Old Maps of Applewood, Colorado for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Applewood with 26 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 Applewood has changed over the decades.


Applewood, CO maps

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  1. 1899 Map of West Denver
    1899 Map of West Denver
    1899 West Denver
    1899 Print · USGS
    The Denver metropolitan area and its western foothills appear in the late Victorian era as a burgeoning rail and irrigation hub. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Denver, Golden, and Littleton, alongside industrial sites like the Louisville Coal Mine and the grounds of Fort Logan.

  2. 1938 Map of Morrison
    1938 Map of Morrison
    1938 Morrison
    1938 Print · USGS
    The foothills of Jefferson County are shown in the late 1930s as the Front Range began transitioning toward modern recreation and infrastructure. Researchers can locate Red Rocks Park, the State Reformatory, and the Cody Monument on Lookout Mountain.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1939 Map of Golden
    1939 Map of Golden
    1939 Golden
    1939 Print · USGS
    Golden and its surrounding foothills are captured here in the late 1930s, showing a transition from mining and ranching to a specialized industrial landscape. Researchers can trace the electric Denver and Intermountain Railroad and locate local landmarks like Mount Olivet Cemetery or Leyden Junction.

  4. 1942 Map of Morrison
    1942 Map of Morrison
    1942 Morrison
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Jefferson County foothills meet the plains during the early 1940s, revealing a landscape of military camps, schools, and landmark parks. Researchers can trace the development of Golden, locate the Pleasant View Ch, and see the early layout of Red Rocks Park.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1942 Map of Golden
    1942 Map of Golden
    1942 Golden
    1942 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County before the post-war suburban boom reveals a landscape of industrial transit and coordinated irrigation. Researchers can trace the path of the Denver and Intermountain (Electric) line or locate rural community hubs like Ralston Ch and Fairmount Sch.

  6. 1944 Map of Golden
    1944 Map of Golden
    1944 Golden
    1944 Print · USGS
    Golden and the surrounding Jefferson County plains are shown during the early war years, framed by the iconic Table Mountains. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like the Camp George West and local schools including Fremont Sch and Ralston Sch.

  7. 1947 Map of Morrison
    1947 Map of Morrison
    1947 Morrison
    1947 Print · USGS
    The foothills of Jefferson County are captured in the late 1930s, showing the early infrastructure of Golden and Morrison. Genealogists and historians can trace Golden Cemetery, the Pleasant View Ch, and the landmark Cody Monument.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1953 Map of Denver, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Denver, 1964 Print
    1953 Denver
    1964 Print · USGS
    Denver and the Colorado Front Range are captured here during a decade of post-war growth and military expansion. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail lines of the Union Pacific, locate the State Capitol, and explore historic mountain mining hubs like Central City.
    6 unique versions available

  9. 1957 Map of Denver
    1957 Map of Denver
    1957 Denver
    1957 Print · USGS
    Denver and the Colorado Front Range are seen here during a mid-century period of intense military and urban expansion. Trace the footprints of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal, the early United States Air Force Academy, and the Lowry AF Base.

  10. 1957 Map of Morrison, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Morrison, 1958 Print
    1957 Morrison
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Denver foothills come alive in the late fifties, showing the interplay between expanding residential areas like Pleasant View and the dramatic geology of the Front Range. Researchers can trace historic sites like the Rooney Ranch, the Mother Cabrini Shrine, and the early layout of Red Rocks Park.

  11. 1957 Map of Golden, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Golden, 1958 Print
    1957 Golden
    1958 Print · USGS
    Golden and its surrounding mesas are shown in the late fifties as the area balanced mining, academia, and military training. Researchers can trace local institutions like the Colorado School of Mines, the extensive Mount Olivet Cemetery, and Camp George West.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1958 Map of Denver
    1958 Map of Denver
    1958 Denver
    1958 Print · USGS
    Denver and the Colorado Front Range are captured here during the mid-century suburban boom. Trace the footprints of military installations like Buckley Air Force Base alongside the established rail networks of the Colorado & Southern Ry.

  13. 1960 Map of Denver
    1960 Map of Denver
    1960 Denver
    1960 Print · USGS
    Denver and the Colorado Front Range are seen here at a pivotal moment of postwar expansion into the plains and foothills. Researchers can trace the mid-century rail network of the Denver & Rio Grande Western RR and locate historic institutional landmarks like Buckley Field and the Colorado School of Mines.

  14. 1965 Map of Golden, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Golden, 1967 Print
    1965 Golden
    1967 Print · USGS
    Golden and Arvada appear here during the mid-sixties, caught between their mining roots and rapid suburban growth. Researchers can trace historic sites like Camp George West, the Colorado School of Mines, and the extensive Mount Olivet Cemetery.
    10 unique versions available

  15. 1965 Map of Morrison, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Morrison, 1967 Print
    1965 Morrison
    1967 Print · USGS
    The foothills of Jefferson County were rapidly evolving in the mid-sixties as suburban growth met the historic Front Range landscape. Trace local history through landmarks like Red Rocks Amphitheater, the Chieftain Mine, and the Golden Hill Cemetery.
    6 unique versions available

  16. 1983 Map of Denver West
    1983 Map of Denver West
    1983 Denver West
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Front Range and Denver's western suburbs meet in the early 1980s, documenting the era's growth from the mountain peaks to the valley floor. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Lakewood and Golden, or locate high-altitude landmarks like the Moffat Tunnel and Mount Olivet Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 2010 Map of Golden, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Golden, 2010 Print
    2010 Golden
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Applewood, including Lakewood, Arvada, and other nearby areas

  18. 2011 Map of Morrison, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Morrison, 2011 Print
    2011 Morrison
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Applewood, including Lakewood, Golden, and other nearby areas

  19. 2013 Map of Morrison, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Morrison, 2013 Print
    2013 Morrison
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Applewood, including Lakewood, Golden, and other nearby areas

  20. 2013 Map of Golden, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Golden, 2013 Print
    2013 Golden
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Applewood, including Lakewood, Arvada, and other nearby areas

  21. 2016 Map of Morrison, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Morrison, 2016 Print
    2016 Morrison
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Applewood, including Lakewood, Golden, and other nearby areas

  22. 2016 Map of Golden, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Golden, 2016 Print
    2016 Golden
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Applewood, including Lakewood, Arvada, and other nearby areas

  23. 2019 Map of Morrison, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Morrison, 2019 Print
    2019 Morrison
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Applewood, including Lakewood, Golden, and other nearby areas

  24. 2019 Map of Golden, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Golden, 2019 Print
    2019 Golden
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Applewood, including Lakewood, Arvada, and other nearby areas

  25. 2022 Map of Morrison, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Morrison, 2022 Print
    2022 Morrison
    2022 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the Front Range meet the western edge of the Denver metro area in this contemporary survey of the Jefferson County landscape. Genealogists and local historians can locate the William F Cody Grave, Golden Cem, and the old town site of Morrison.

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