Old Maps of Gilpin County, Colorado for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 61 historic maps of Gilpin County. 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 Gilpin County's past.


Gilpin County, 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 1942 Map of Nederland, 1954 Print
    1942 Map of Nederland, 1954 Print
    1942 Nederland
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Colorado Front Range comes alive in the early 1940s, showing the intersection of high-mountain mining and railroad engineering. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Nederland, the old mining works at Caribou, and the tracks of the Denver and Salt Lake near Tolland.
    6 unique versions available

  7. 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

  8. 1942 Map of Tungsten, 1955 Print
    1942 Map of Tungsten, 1955 Print
    1942 Tungsten
    1955 Print · USGS
    Boulder and Gilpin counties come alive in the 1940s as mining and mountain ranching define the high-country landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace the Denver and Salt Lake rail line through Pinecliffe P O and find remote sites like the Kekionga Mine.
    5 unique versions available

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 1944 Map of Nederland
    1944 Map of Nederland
    1944 Nederland
    1944 Print · USGS
    Nederland and the mining districts of Boulder and Gilpin Counties are shown here during the early 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the legacy of high-country industry through the Denver and Salt Lake rail line and sites like the Zarlengo Saw Mill or Caribou.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1944 Map of Tungsten
    1944 Map of Tungsten
    1944 Tungsten
    1944 Print · USGS
    Boulder and Gilpin counties are captured here in the mid-1940s, as mountain railroads and mining operations shaped the Front Range. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Lincoln Hills, Pine Glade Sch, and the Kekionga Mine.

  13. 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

  14. 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.

  15. 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

  16. 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.

  17. 1957 Map of Squaw Pass, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Squaw Pass, 1959 Print
    1957 Squaw Pass
    1959 Print · USGS
    The high country west of Denver comes to life in this mid-century survey of the Front Range foothills and peaks. Genealogists and local historians can locate early homesteads and ranching hubs like Evans Ranch Hdqrs, the Beaver Brook School, and Brookvale.
    6 unique versions available

  18. 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.

  19. 1958 Map of East Portal, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of East Portal, 1960 Print
    1958 East Portal
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Continental Divide and the high passes of the Front Range are captured here in the late fifties as the rail landscape was maturing. Trace the historic Old Railroad Grade past Corona and the engineering of the Moffat Tunnel at East Portal.
    10 unique versions available

  20. 1958 Map of Empire, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Empire, 1960 Print
    1958 Empire
    1960 Print · USGS
    Clear Creek County's mining and mountain landscapes are captured here during the late fifties, showing the alpine settlements before modern expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Empire Cem, the Conqueror Mines, and the Rainbow Rancho Fish Hatchery.
    11 unique versions available

  21. 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.

  22. 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

  23. 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

  24. 1972 Map of Tungsten, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Tungsten, 1975 Print
    1972 Tungsten
    1975 Print · USGS
    Boulder County in the early seventies reveals a landscape of high-altitude water works and deep-rooted mining operations. Researchers can trace the narrow-gauge heritage of the Denver Rio Grande and Western near old sites like Rollinsville, Pinecliffe, and the Ruby Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1972 Map of Nederland, 1976 Print
    1972 Map of Nederland, 1976 Print
    1972 Nederland
    1976 Print · USGS
    In the early 1970s, the mountain towns of Boulder and Gilpin Counties balanced their silver mining past with new recreational growth. Trace old railroad grades along the Denver and Rio Grande Western or locate historic diggings like the Caribou mines and Early Bird Mine.
    3 unique versions available

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