1950s Maps of Gunnison, Colorado

Explore 3 historic maps of Gunnison from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Gunnison's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Gunnison, CO maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Gunnison, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Gunnison, 1955 Print
    1954 Gunnison
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Gunnison thrives at the confluence of the river and Tomichi Creek as a center for education and ranching. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Thornton Ranch or McCabe Ranch, and locate the Paragon Sch (Aban) and Gunnison Cemetery.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1956 Map of Montrose, 1963 Print
    1956 Map of Montrose, 1963 Print
    1956 Montrose
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Colorado western slope in the late fifties and early sixties shows a landscape defined by the Denver & Rio Grande Western RR and the Gunnison River. Trace the development of Blue Mesa Reservoir or locate high-country sites like the Bachelor Mine.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1959 Map of Montrose
    1959 Map of Montrose
    1959 Montrose
    1959 Print · USGS
    Western Colorado in the late fifties is defined by the high peaks and river valleys of the Southern Rockies. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Denver & Rio Grande Western RR or locate mountain settlements like Crawford, Lazear, and Doyleville.

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