Old Maps of Gunnison, Colorado for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 7 historic maps of Gunnison. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
  • Layer with modern tools: Combine with LiDAR or satellite views to plan hikes through historical terrain.
  • Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.

Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Gunnison.


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.

  4. 1960 Map of Montrose
    1960 Map of Montrose
    1960 Montrose
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Colorado high country in the mid-fifties is captured here during a period of steady ranching and persistent mining. Researchers can trace the path of the Denver & Rio Grande Western RR or locate small settlements like Somerset, Maher, and Sargent.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1968 Map of Montrose
    1968 Map of Montrose
    1968 Montrose
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Western Slope and Continental Divide meet in the late sixties, showing the vital river valleys and high-mountain mining districts. Trace the historic route of the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR or locate small settlements like Sargents and Powderhorn.

  6. 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

  7. 2022 Map of Gunnison, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Gunnison, 2022 Print
    2022 Gunnison
    2022 Print · USGS
    Gunnison thrives as a mountain crossroads and university center during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the town grid from the Gunnison County Courthouse to the campus of Western Colorado University and the Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport.

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