1900s (20th Century) Maps of Arvada, Colorado

Explore 23 historic maps of Arvada from the 1900s (20th Century). 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.

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  1. 1906 Map of Blackhawk
    1906 Map of Blackhawk
    1906 Blackhawk
    1906 Print · USGS
    The Front Range foothills and mining districts come alive in this early century survey, showing the transition from mountain ranching to industrial rail. Genealogists and historians can trace family holdings like Winiger Ranch, find the Pine Glade School, and follow the Denver Northwestern and Pacific RR.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 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.

  3. 1941 Map of Arvada
    1941 Map of Arvada
    1941 Arvada
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Arvada and Westminster areas of the Colorado Front Range appear here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape defined by irrigation and rail. Researchers can trace historic institutions like Bellevue College, early settlements at Utah Junction, and the Leyden Narrow Gage railroad.

  4. 1942 Map of Eldorado Springs
    1942 Map of Eldorado Springs
    1942 Eldorado Springs
    1942 Print · USGS
    Just before the mid-century, the mountain interface west of Boulder was a landscape of remote ranches and rugged rail lines. Trace the early settlement of Eldorado Springs and find vanished landmarks like the Pine Grove Sch and the Coal Creek Store.
    4 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. 1942 Map of Ralston Buttes, 1957 Print
    1942 Map of Ralston Buttes, 1957 Print
    1942 Ralston Buttes
    1957 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County ranching and early industry are preserved here just as the Denver region began its mid-century expansion. Genealogists can locate family holdings like Centennial Ranch and three rural schoolhouses including Robinson Sch and Belcher Sch.

  7. 1944 Map of Arvada
    1944 Map of Arvada
    1944 Arvada
    1944 Print · USGS
    The northwest Denver suburbs appear as a series of distinct rail-connected towns in the 1940s. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Arvada Cem, Semper Sch, and the grounds of Regis College.

  8. 1944 Map of Ralston Buttes
    1944 Map of Ralston Buttes
    1944 Ralston Buttes
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Front Range foothills of Jefferson County are captured here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape of mountain ranching and early rail transport. You can locate rural schoolhouses like Guy Hill Sch and industrial stops along the Denver and Salt Lake RR such as Fireclay.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1944 Map of Eldorado Springs
    1944 Map of Eldorado Springs
    1944 Eldorado Springs
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Front Range foothills in the 1940s reveal a landscape of mountain ranches and deep canyons just south of Boulder. Genealogists and hikers can trace old homesteads like Walker Ranch, the winding Denver and Salt Lake RR, and early landmarks such as the Copeland Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 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.

  11. 1948 Map of Ralston Buttes
    1948 Map of Ralston Buttes
    1948 Ralston Buttes
    1948 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County's Front Range foothills appear in the late 1940s as a landscape of isolated ranches and early water infrastructure. Researchers can trace rural school locations like Guy Hill Sch and historic cattle operations such as the Centennial Ranch.

  12. 1950 Map of Arvada
    1950 Map of Arvada
    1950 Arvada
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Jefferson County comes to life as Denver’s western edge begins its suburban transformation from a landscape of irrigation ditches and small farms. Researchers can trace the original footprints of Arvada, Wheatridge, and local landmarks like the Crown Hill Cemetery and Regis College.

  13. 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

  14. 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.

  15. 1957 Map of Arvada, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Arvada, 1958 Print
    1957 Arvada
    1958 Print · USGS
    The northwest Denver suburbs are caught in a moment of post-war transformation, balancing old canal-fed agriculture with new residential growth. Local historians can trace established landmarks like Elitch Gardens, Regis College, and the sprawling Crown Hill Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 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

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 1965 Map of Arvada, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Arvada, 1967 Print
    1965 Arvada
    1967 Print · USGS
    The northern Denver suburbs were undergoing a massive post-war expansion in the mid-sixties, filling the spaces between long-standing irrigation canals and rail lines. You can trace the development of local neighborhoods through landmarks like Regis College, Crown Hill Cemetery, and Belleview College.
    6 unique versions available

  20. 1965 Map of Ralston Buttes, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Ralston Buttes, 1967 Print
    1965 Ralston Buttes
    1967 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County's foothills in the mid-1960s reveal a landscape of rugged ranching and active mining before the onset of modern development. Researchers can trace the early tracks of the Denver and Rio Grande Western and locate historic sites like Ralston Creek Ranch and Guy Hill.
    9 unique versions available

  21. 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

  22. 1965 Map of Eldorado Springs, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Eldorado Springs, 1967 Print
    1965 Eldorado Springs
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Front Range foothills come into sharp focus in the mid-sixties, showing the intersection of mountain topography and burgeoning civic infrastructure. Trace the winding Denver and Rio Grande Western rail line through Crescent Village or find family roots near Eldorado Springs and Plainview.
    8 unique versions available

  23. 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

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