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1900-1909 Maps of Hinsdale County, Colorado

Explore 10 historic maps of Hinsdale County from 1900-1909. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Hinsdale County's landscape evolved across the 1900s, 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 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Hinsdale County's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Hinsdale County, CO maps

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  1. 1901 Map of Silverton, 1957 Print
    1901 Map of Silverton, 1957 Print
    1901 Silverton
    1957 Print · USGS
    Silverton was the bustling center of the San Juan silver boom when these mountain railroads were at their peak. Genealogists and historians can trace the high-altitude rail lines to remote camps like Animas Forks, Guston, and Red Mountain.
  4. 1902 Map of Silverton
    1902 Map of Silverton
    1902 Silverton
    1902 Print · USGS
    Silverton and its surrounding high-country mining camps are captured here during the peak of the San Juan mountain silver boom. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the paths of the Silverton Northern R.R. to remote outposts like Animas Forks, Eureka, and the Sunnyside Mill.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1902 Map of Ouray, 1963 Print
    1902 Map of Ouray, 1963 Print
    1902 Ouray
    1963 Print · USGS
    The mountain town of Ouray and its surrounding peaks were surveyed at the start of the twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the path of the Denver and Rio Grande R. R. through Bachelor Switch, Portland, and past the waters of Lake Lenore.
  10. 1903 Map of Lake City, 1955 Print
    1903 Map of Lake City, 1955 Print
    1903 Lake City
    1955 Print · USGS
    Hinsdale County's mining heart is captured here at the turn of the century as industrial rail lines reached deep into the high country. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Lake City and Capitol City, or locate specific industrial sites like the Hidden Treasure Mill and the Denver and Rio Grande R. R.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1904 Map of Ouray
    1904 Map of Ouray
    1904 Ouray
    1904 Print · USGS
    In the early 1900s, the mining hub of Ouray was already a critical terminal for the Denver and Rio Grande RR. Historians can trace the industrial corridor from Portland down to Ouray, finding sites like the New York Tunnel and the Hot Springs as they appeared over a century ago.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1905 Map of Lake City
    1905 Map of Lake City
    1905 Lake City
    1905 Print · USGS
    Hinsdale County’s high-country mining district is captured here at the start of the twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail route of the Rio Grande and Western, explore the streets of Lake City, and locate remote industrial sites like the Hidden Treasure Mill.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1905 Map of San Cristobal, 1963 Print
    1905 Map of San Cristobal, 1963 Print
    1905 San Cristobal
    1963 Print · USGS
    The high peaks of the San Juan Mountains are recorded here just after the turn of the century as mining and high-altitude ranching shaped the area. Researchers can trace the layout of early settlements like Whitecross and Sherman or locate the Lakemans Fishponds near the Continental Divide.
  22. 1907 Map of San Cristobal
    1907 Map of San Cristobal
    1907 San Cristobal
    1907 Print · USGS
    Hinsdale and Mineral counties are shown during the early years of the national forest system, following the Continental Divide through high alpine peaks. Genealogists and researchers can trace the locations of mining-era settlements like Whitecross and Carson, or remote sites like Lakemans Fishponds.
    5 unique versions available
  25. 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
  28. 1909 Map of Montrose, 1960 Print
    1909 Map of Montrose, 1960 Print
    1909 Montrose
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Uncompahgre Valley and surrounding peaks come into focus during the first decade of the twentieth century. Researchers can trace the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR through Ridgway to Bachelor Switch and the Blaine Mine.
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