1980s Maps of Grand County, Colorado

Explore 20 historic maps of Grand County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Grand County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Grand County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Grand County, CO maps

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  1. 1980 Map of Ute Peak
    1980 Map of Ute Peak
    1980 Ute Peak
    1980 Print · USGS
    High in the Colorado Rockies during the late seventies, this survey illustrates a landscape of heavy industry meeting mountain wilderness. You can trace the complex water systems serving the Henderson Mill alongside family-named landmarks like Trails End Ranch and the rugged Ute Pass.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1980 Map of Sheephorn Mountain
    1980 Map of Sheephorn Mountain
    1980 Sheephorn Mountain
    1980 Print · USGS
    The high country of the Rockies in the late seventies is documented here as Grand, Eagle, and Summit counties meet among the peaks. You can trace early burial sites at Sheephorn Cem or follow water routes like Noonan Ditch and Gutzler Lakes.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1980 Map of Hinman Reservoir
    1980 Map of Hinman Reservoir
    1980 Hinman Reservoir
    1980 Print · USGS
    Grand County ranching and water management are captured here during the late 1970s as high-country drainages were increasingly developed. Researchers can trace the path of the Mc Mahon Ditch, locate the small Cem, and see the footprint of Hinman Reservoir.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1980 Map of Cabin Creek
    1980 Map of Cabin Creek
    1980 Cabin Creek
    1980 Print · USGS
    Grand County ranching and recreation lands appear here in the early eighties as they transition into federal forest. Trace old family-named landmarks like Mc Queary Creek, find the Sawmill Gulch Campground, or follow the Jeep Trail through Drowsy Water Gulch.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1980 Map of Squaw Creek
    1980 Map of Squaw Creek
    1980 Squaw Creek
    1980 Print · USGS
    Summit and Grand Counties in 1980 show a landscape shaped by the Blue River and the development of the Arapaho National Forest. Trace recreational history and early trails at Green Mountain Reservoir, Graveyards Campground Cem, and the Slate Creek Trail.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1980 Map of Corral Peaks
    1980 Map of Corral Peaks
    1980 Corral Peaks
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Arapaho National Forest high country of Grand County comes into focus during the late 1970s. Trace high-altitude ranching life at Wheatley Ranch, follow the Hay Park Trail (Pack), or locate landmarks like Black Mountain and the Musgrave Ditch.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1980 Map of King Creek
    1980 Map of King Creek
    1980 King Creek
    1980 Print · USGS
    The High Rockies near the Grand and Summit County line come into focus during the early 1980s, centered on the Green Mountain Reservoir. Researchers can locate the settlement of Heeney, the Big Four Mine, and numerous high-altitude springs and prospects.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1980 Map of Lynx Pass
    1980 Map of Lynx Pass
    1980 Lynx Pass
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Colorado high country of the Routt National Forest is captured here in the early eighties, showcasing a landscape of high passes and timbered parks. Researchers can trace the Deadman Trail (Pack) and locate remote landmarks like the Guard Sta, Lagunita Lake, and Muddy Slide.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1980 Map of Parshall
    1980 Map of Parshall
    1980 Parshall
    1980 Print · USGS
    Grand County life in the late seventies centered on the confluence of the Colorado River and Williams Fork. Here, researchers can trace the rail corridor of the Denver and Rio Grande Western, the expansive Williams Fork Reservoir, and the rugged passage of Byers Canyon.

  10. 1980 Map of Gore Mountain
    1980 Map of Gore Mountain
    1980 Gore Mountain
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Colorado wilderness at the turn of the 1980s reveals a landscape of high peaks and hidden drainages along the Routt and Grand Co line. Trace old routes including a Pack Trail and Jeep Trail as they navigate the slopes of Gore Mountain.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1980 Map of Hot Sulphur Springs, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Hot Sulphur Springs, 1981 Print
    1980 Hot Sulphur Springs
    1981 Print · USGS
    Hot Sulphur Springs sits at a dramatic bend in the Colorado River in the late 1970s. Researchers can trace the town's growth alongside the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad and locate local landmarks like Byers Canyon and Windy Gap.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1980 Map of Gunsight Pass, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Gunsight Pass, 1981 Print
    1980 Gunsight Pass
    1981 Print · USGS
    Grand County high country in the mid-1970s is defined by its rugged water-diversion networks and remote mountain passes. Researchers can trace the paths of the Missouri Ditch and Kirtz Ditch or locate early mineral sites at several prospect markers.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1980 Map of Gore Pass, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Gore Pass, 1981 Print
    1980 Gore Pass
    1981 Print · USGS
    The high divide of the Colorado Rockies is documented here in the early eighties at the boundary of two national forests. Trace mountain travel and recreation across Gore Pass and locate seasonal sites like Blacktail Creek Campground and the Blacktail Creek Picnic Area.
    5 unique versions available

  14. 1980 Map of Junction Butte, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Junction Butte, 1981 Print
    1980 Junction Butte
    1981 Print · USGS
    Grand County ranching and rail history intersect here in the early eighties as the town of Kremmling anchors the valley. Researchers can trace the Denver and Rio Grande railway or locate family-named landmarks like Taussig Reservoir No 1 and Lawson Ridge.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1980 Map of Tyler Mountain, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Tyler Mountain, 1981 Print
    1980 Tyler Mountain
    1981 Print · USGS
    Grand County high country is documented here during the early 1980s, centered on the intersection of two national forests. You can trace primitive mountain access via the Silver Creek Trail (Jeep) and locate landmarks like Tyler Mountain or Gore Pass.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1980 Map of Vail, 1982 Print
    1980 Map of Vail, 1982 Print
    1980 Vail
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Eagle River valley and the Gore Range are shown here in the early eighties as mountain towns evolved from mining hubs to world-class destinations. Trace the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad or locate the Lady Belle Mine and Johnson Mine.

  17. 1980 Map of Steamboat Springs, 1982 Print
    1980 Map of Steamboat Springs, 1982 Print
    1980 Steamboat Springs
    1982 Print · USGS
    Northwest Colorado's ranching and rail corridors come to life in the early eighties as mountain recreation and resource management began to reshape the region. Researchers can trace the Denver and Rio Grande Western line through Oak Creek or locate local landmarks like Old Homestead and Egeria Park.

  18. 1981 Map of Kremmling
    1981 Map of Kremmling
    1981 Kremmling
    1981 Print · USGS
    The river-and-rail hub of Kremmling is captured here in the early eighties at the confluence of the COLORADO RIVER and Blue River. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town's footprint, including the West Grand High Sch and the rail line through Gore Canyon.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 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

  20. 1984 Map of Estes Park
    1984 Map of Estes Park
    1984 Estes Park
    1984 Print · USGS
    The northern Front Range and high peaks come into focus during the mid-eighties, showing the intersection of mountain wilderness and urban expansion. Trace the rail lines of the Union Pacific, the shores of Lake Granby, and historic mountain towns like Gold Hill or Eldora.
    3 unique versions available

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