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Old Maps of Black Hawk, Colorado for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 27 historic maps of Black Hawk. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Black Hawk's past.

Black Hawk, CO maps

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  1. 1899 Map of West Denver
    1899 Map of West Denver
    1899 West Denver
    1899 Print · USGS
    The Denver metropolitan area and its western foothills appear in the late Victorian era as a burgeoning rail and irrigation hub. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Denver, Golden, and Littleton, alongside industrial sites like the Louisville Coal Mine and the grounds of Fort Logan.
  4. 1905 Map of Central City
    1905 Map of Central City
    1905 Central City
    1905 Print · USGS
    The Colorado Front Range is captured here at the peak of its early mining era, showing the dense network of gulches and camps. Trace historic mining operations at Central City, follow the high-mountain route of the Denver Northwestern and Pacific RR, or locate vanished settlements like Baltimore and Perigo.
  7. 1906 Map of Blackhawk
    1906 Map of Blackhawk
    1906 Blackhawk
    1906 Print · USGS
    The Front Range foothills and mining districts come alive in this early century survey, showing the transition from mountain ranching to industrial rail. Genealogists and historians can trace family holdings like Winiger Ranch, find the Pine Glade School, and follow the Denver Northwestern and Pacific RR.
    5 unique versions available
  10. 1910 Map of Central City, 1957 Print
    1910 Map of Central City, 1957 Print
    1910 Central City
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Colorado high country at the start of the century reveals a landscape defined by mining booms and engineering marvels. Trace the intricate rail networks of the Colorado Southern RR or locate family roots in the historic camps of Nevadaville and Central City.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1912 Map of Central City
    1912 Map of Central City
    1912 Central City
    1912 Print · USGS
    The Colorado Front Range mining districts were in full operation during this era of deep-shaft extraction and mountain railroading. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of Central City, locate the Boulder County Mine, and follow the path of the Colorado and Southern RR through the gulches.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1942 Map of Central City, 1955 Print
    1942 Map of Central City, 1955 Print
    1942 Central City
    1955 Print · USGS
    Gilpin County’s gold mining heartland is captured here during the early Forties, centered on the intense industrial activity around Central City. Researchers can trace the era's mining infrastructure through features like The Glory Hole, Pittsburg Mine, and the Bald Mtn Cem.
    5 unique versions available
  19. 1942 Map of Black Hawk, 1957 Print
    1942 Map of Black Hawk, 1957 Print
    1942 Black Hawk
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Colorado high country around Gilpin and Jefferson counties comes into sharp focus during the early 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the mining-era roots of Black Hawk and Central City, while finding local landmarks like the Mountain House Sch and Summit Mine.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1944 Map of Black Hawk
    1944 Map of Black Hawk
    1944 Black Hawk
    1944 Print · USGS
    The mining heart of Gilpin County is frozen in time during the mid-1940s, showing the early layouts of two famous gold-rush towns. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named terrain and remote sites like the Summit Mine, Bay State Sch, and Russell Gulch.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1944 Map of Central City
    1944 Map of Central City
    1944 Central City
    1944 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Colorado mining country is documented here, centering on the historic Gilpin County district during the 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Central City, locate the massive Glory Hole, and find smaller settlements like Nevadaville and Apex.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1948 Map of Black Hawk
    1948 Map of Black Hawk
    1948 Black Hawk
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Gilpin County mining districts are captured here in the late 1940s as the high-country landscape balanced industrial roots with modern road expansion. Researchers can trace the steep streets of Black Hawk or locate remote landmarks like the Summit Mine and the Mountain House Sch.
  31. 1953 Map of Denver, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Denver, 1964 Print
    1953 Denver
    1964 Print · USGS
    Denver and the Colorado Front Range are captured here during a decade of post-war growth and military expansion. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail lines of the Union Pacific, locate the State Capitol, and explore historic mountain mining hubs like Central City.
    6 unique versions available
  34. 1957 Map of Denver
    1957 Map of Denver
    1957 Denver
    1957 Print · USGS
    Denver and the Colorado Front Range are seen here during a mid-century period of intense military and urban expansion. Trace the footprints of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal, the early United States Air Force Academy, and the Lowry AF Base.
  37. 1958 Map of Denver
    1958 Map of Denver
    1958 Denver
    1958 Print · USGS
    Denver and the Colorado Front Range are captured here during the mid-century suburban boom. Trace the footprints of military installations like Buckley Air Force Base alongside the established rail networks of the Colorado & Southern Ry.
  40. 1960 Map of Denver
    1960 Map of Denver
    1960 Denver
    1960 Print · USGS
    Denver and the Colorado Front Range are seen here at a pivotal moment of postwar expansion into the plains and foothills. Researchers can trace the mid-century rail network of the Denver & Rio Grande Western RR and locate historic institutional landmarks like Buckley Field and the Colorado School of Mines.
  43. 1972 Map of Black Hawk, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Black Hawk, 1975 Print
    1972 Black Hawk
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Colorado Front Range comes into focus in the early 1970s, revealing a landscape where historic mining claims meet newly established state parks. Researchers can trace local history through prominent sites like the Baltimore Mine, the Clear Creek Dredge Tailings, and Golden Gate Canyon State Park.
    5 unique versions available
  46. 1972 Map of Central City, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Central City, 1975 Print
    1972 Central City
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Colorado mining districts of the early seventies are captured in high detail across the Gilpin and Clear Creek county lines. Researchers can trace the legacy of the gold rush through the Russell Gulch Cemetery, the streets of Nevadaville, and the dense mine workings on Seaton Mtn.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1983 Map of Denver West
    1983 Map of Denver West
    1983 Denver West
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Front Range and Denver's western suburbs meet in the early 1980s, documenting the era's growth from the mountain peaks to the valley floor. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Lakewood and Golden, or locate high-altitude landmarks like the Moffat Tunnel and Mount Olivet Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 2011 Map of Black Hawk, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Black Hawk, 2011 Print
    2011 Black Hawk
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Black Hawk, including Idaho Springs, Cottonwood, and other nearby areas
  55. 2011 Map of Central City, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Central City, 2011 Print
    2011 Central City
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Black Hawk, including Idaho Springs, Gilson Gulch, and other nearby areas
  58. 2013 Map of Central City, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Central City, 2013 Print
    2013 Central City
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Black Hawk, including Idaho Springs, Gilson Gulch, and other nearby areas
  61. 2013 Map of Black Hawk, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Black Hawk, 2013 Print
    2013 Black Hawk
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Black Hawk, including Idaho Springs, Cottonwood, and other nearby areas
  64. 2016 Map of Central City, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Central City, 2016 Print
    2016 Central City
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Black Hawk, including Idaho Springs, Gilson Gulch, and other nearby areas
  67. 2016 Map of Black Hawk, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Black Hawk, 2016 Print
    2016 Black Hawk
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Black Hawk, including Idaho Springs, Cottonwood, and other nearby areas
  70. 2019 Map of Central City, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Central City, 2019 Print
    2019 Central City
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Black Hawk, including Idaho Springs, Gilson Gulch, and other nearby areas
  73. 2019 Map of Black Hawk, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Black Hawk, 2019 Print
    2019 Black Hawk
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Black Hawk, including Idaho Springs, Cottonwood, and other nearby areas
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