Old Maps of Powderhorn, Colorado for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Powderhorn with 9 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Powderhorn has changed over the decades.


Powderhorn, CO maps

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  1. 1908 Map of Uncompahgre, 1954 Print
    1908 Map of Uncompahgre, 1954 Print
    1908 Uncompahgre
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Gunnison River canyon and high mesas defined life in this corner of Colorado during the early twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad line through mountain outposts like Sapinero, Cebolla, and the Gunnison Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1911 Map of Uncompahgre
    1911 Map of Uncompahgre
    1911 Uncompahgre
    1911 Print · USGS
    The Colorado high country at the start of the twentieth century reveals a landscape of isolated mining camps and vital mountain railways. Genealogists and historians can trace the Denver and Rio Grande RR through Sapinero to remote operations like the Gunnison Mine and Capitol City.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 1962 Map of Powderhorn, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Powderhorn, 1964 Print
    1962 Powderhorn
    1964 Print · USGS
    Gunnison County ranching and mining operations are captured here in the early sixties. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Youmans Ranch and trace mining history at Vulcan, Spencer, and the Ironcap Mine.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 2022 Map of Powderhorn, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Powderhorn, 2022 Print
    2022 Powderhorn
    2022 Print · USGS
    The community of Powderhorn and the geothermal Cebolla-Hot Springs are documented here in the high Gunnison country. Genealogists and researchers can trace the drainages of Cebolla Cr and landmarks like Huntsman Mesa or Iron Hill.

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