Old Maps of Plainview, Colorado for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Plainview. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Plainview.


Plainview, 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. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 2022 Map of Eldorado Springs, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Eldorado Springs, 2022 Print
    2022 Eldorado Springs
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Front Range foothills in the modern era reveal a landscape where early mountain settlements meet suburban growth. Genealogists and hikers can trace family sites near Eldorado Springs Cemetery or follow the Union Pacific RR past Copperdale and Magnolia.

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