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1980s Maps of Gunnison County, Colorado

Explore 15 historic maps of Gunnison 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 Gunnison County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1980s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Gunnison County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.

Gunnison County, CO maps

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  1. 1980 Map of Mount Ouray, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Mount Ouray, 1981 Print
    1980 Mount Ouray
    1981 Print · USGS
    The high Continental Divide country comes alive in this late twentieth-century survey of the Chaffee and Saguache county border. Researchers can trace the legacy of mining and mountain transit through Shirley (Site), the Cinderella Mine, and the historic Marshall Pass.
    5 unique versions available
  4. 1982 Map of Cumberland Pass, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Cumberland Pass, 1983 Print
    1982 Cumberland Pass
    1983 Print · USGS
    The high Rockies of the early eighties are captured here along the divide between the Gunnison and San Isabel forests. Trace the historic route of the Alpine Tunnel and its Abandoned rail line, or locate mining-era landmarks like Tincup Cem and the Old Gold Cup Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1982 Map of Carbondale, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Carbondale, 1983 Print
    1982 Carbondale
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Roaring Fork Valley and Colorado River corridor are captured here in the early eighties as ranching and mountain industry shaped the landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Denver and Rio Grande Western through old settlements like Satank, Redstone, and Marble.
  10. 1982 Map of Winfield, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Winfield, 1983 Print
    1982 Winfield
    1983 Print · USGS
    In the high country of the Sawatch Range in the early 1980s, these valleys held the historic remains of mining-era settlements. Trace the location of Winfield, Vicksburg, and the Banker Mine alongside high-altitude landmarks like The Three Apostles.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1982 Map of Tincup, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Tincup, 1983 Print
    1982 Tincup
    1983 Print · USGS
    The high-country mining district around Tincup is captured here during the early 1980s, straddling the Continental Divide. Researchers can locate numerous Mines, extensive Dredge Tailings, and high-altitude landmarks like Cottonwood Pass and Ptarmigan Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1982 Map of Garfield, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Garfield, 1983 Print
    1982 Garfield
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Sawatch Range peaks and high mountain passes of Chaffee County come into focus during the early eighties. Researchers can trace the Denver and Rio Grande Western rail line and locate heritage sites like the Garfield Mine and Tomichi Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1982 Map of Whitepine, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Whitepine, 1983 Print
    1982 Whitepine
    1983 Print · USGS
    Gunnison County mining history is preserved here during the early 1980s, centered on the high-altitude camps and peaks of the Sawatch Range. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the foundations of Whitepine, locate the Akron Mine, and find the local Cem near the banks of Tomichi Creek.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1982 Map of Mount Yale, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Mount Yale, 1983 Print
    1982 Mount Yale
    1983 Print · USGS
    High in the Sawatch Range during the early eighties, this area straddles the Continental Divide and the Chaffee-Gunnison county line. Modern hikers and historians can trace the paths to Mount Yale and locate old mining sites like Gladstone Mine and Holywater Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1982 Map of Mount Harvard, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Mount Harvard, 1983 Print
    1982 Mount Harvard
    1983 Print · USGS
    Chaffee and Gunnison counties are shown at the height of the early eighties, centered on the high peaks of the Sawatch Range. Genealogists and hikers can trace the settlement of Winfield, find the Winfield Cem, and locate high-altitude workings like the Lienhart Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1982 Map of Saguache, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Saguache, 1983 Print
    1982 Saguache
    1983 Print · USGS
    The San Luis Valley meets the high peaks of the Sawatch Range in the early 1980s, revealing a landscape shaped by mining and rail. Researchers can trace the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad and locate high-altitude sites like the Rawley Mine and the settlement of Bonanza.
  31. 1983 Map of Montrose
    1983 Map of Montrose
    1983 Montrose
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Uncompahgre Valley and high San Juan peaks come together in the early eighties, showing a landscape defined by deep canyons and mountain mining towns. Genealogists and hikers can trace old routes near Ouray, Lake City, and the Pelican Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1983 Map of Paonia
    1983 Map of Paonia
    1983 Paonia
    1983 Print · USGS
    Western Colorado's North Fork Valley and West Elk high country are shown here in the early eighties as a hub of coal mining and orchard farming. Researchers can trace historic extraction sites like the Colby Mine, rural settlements such as Maher, and landmarks like the Hotchkiss Nat Fish Hatchery.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1983 Map of Leadville
    1983 Map of Leadville
    1983 Leadville
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Colorado high country in the early eighties shows a landscape of world-class peaks and deep-rooted mining industry. Trace the historic tracks of the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR and locate high-altitude operations like the Climax Mine or London Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1983 Map of Courthouse Mountain, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Courthouse Mountain, 1984 Print
    1983 Courthouse Mountain
    1984 Print · USGS
    The high San Juan alpine country is captured here during the 1980s, showcasing the dramatic divide of Cimarron Ridge. Researchers can trace old mountain routes over Owl Creek Pass, locate the Kennedy Mine, or find the Jackson Guard Station near the shores of Silver Jack Reservoir.
  43. 1984 Map of Gunnison
    1984 Map of Gunnison
    1984 Gunnison
    1984 Print · USGS
    High mountain passes and historic mining districts define this mid-eighties record of the central Colorado Rockies. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Gunnison and Crested Butte or locate remote sites like St Elmo, Tincup, and Hancock.
    2 unique versions available
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