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1960s Maps of La Plata County, Colorado

Explore 45 historic maps of La Plata County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 La Plata County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring La Plata County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.

La Plata County, CO maps

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  1. 1960 Map of Elk Creek, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Elk Creek, 1962 Print
    1960 Elk Creek
    1962 Print · USGS
    La Plata County during the early 1960s remains a wilderness of remote forest and rugged drainage basins. Researchers can trace the high-country paths of the High Line Trail, the meadows of Hermosa Park, and the course of Hermosa Creek.
    5 unique versions available
  4. 1960 Map of Hermosa Peak, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Hermosa Peak, 1962 Print
    1960 Hermosa Peak
    1962 Print · USGS
    High in the Rico Mountains during the early sixties, this area shows the intersection of four Colorado counties amid mining and forest lands. Researchers can trace historic extraction sites like the Spanish King No 1 Mine and navigate through Bolam Pass or Tin Can Basin.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1960 Map of Engineer Mountain, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Engineer Mountain, 1962 Print
    1960 Engineer Mountain
    1962 Print · USGS
    The high San Juan Mountains are documented here in the early sixties as a rugged intersection of forest management and early recreation. Researchers can trace the routes of the Highline Trail, locate Harris Ranch, and identify historic sites like the Columbine Ranger Sta.
    7 unique versions available
  10. 1960 Map of Electra Lake, 1963 Print
    1960 Map of Electra Lake, 1963 Print
    1960 Electra Lake
    1963 Print · USGS
    La Plata County's high country is captured here in the early sixties, showing the mountain landscape before modern development altered its paths. Researchers can trace the narrow-gauge Denver and Rio Grande Western rail line past Tacoma or locate remote sites like Ah Wilderness Trails Ranch.
    7 unique versions available
  13. 1961 Map of Durango
    1961 Map of Durango
    1961 Durango
    1961 Print · USGS
    The high San Juan country in the early sixties is shown here as a network of historic mining towns and early reservoir projects. Genealogists and researchers can trace the Denver & Rio Grande Western RR as it connects Durango, Silverton, and Arboles.
  16. 1962 Map of Cortez
    1962 Map of Cortez
    1962 Cortez
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Four Corners region comes alive in the early sixties, showing a landscape defined by reservation lands and federal forests. Trace the route of the Rio Grande Southern RR or locate the Uranium and vanadium mines near Monticello.
  19. 1963 Map of Durango
    1963 Map of Durango
    1963 Durango
    1963 Print · USGS
    The San Juan Mountains and San Luis Valley are captured here in the early 1950s as mining, rail, and tribal lands shaped the region. Researchers can trace the Denver & Rio Grande Western RR through high-country towns like Telluride and Silverton, or locate landmarks such as the Asiatic Mine.
  22. 1963 Map of La Plata, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of La Plata, 1965 Print
    1963 La Plata
    1965 Print · USGS
    The high desert of San Juan County meets the Colorado border in the early sixties, where river irrigation transforms the arid valley. Genealogists and historians can locate family sites at Two Cross Ranch, the La Plata Cem, and the old Morgan Mines.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1963 Map of Hermosa, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Hermosa, 1965 Print
    1963 Hermosa
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Animas River valley in the early sixties remains a landscape defined by its narrow-gauge rail lines and vital water ditches. Researchers can trace the Denver and Rio Grande Western through Rockwood and locate the Hermosa Cem near the riverbanks.
    5 unique versions available
  28. 1963 Map of Durango East, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Durango East, 1965 Print
    1963 Durango East
    1965 Print · USGS
    Durango and the Animas River valley are captured in the early sixties during a period of mountain-town growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the Denver and Rio Grande Western rail line alongside mid-century landmarks like Fort Lewis College and the local Riverview Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1963 Map of Hesperus, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Hesperus, 1965 Print
    1963 Hesperus
    1965 Print · USGS
    In the high San Juan Mountains during the early 1960s, this landscape shows a deep history of mining and water engineering. You can trace old transit lines like the Old Railroad Grade and locate mining sites such as the Bay City Mine and Pioneer Mine.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1963 Map of Monument Hill, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Monument Hill, 1965 Print
    1963 Monument Hill
    1965 Print · USGS
    La Plata County during the early 1960s reveals a high-altitude landscape shaped by mining interests and early trails. Genealogists and historians can trace old claims like the Neglected Mine and Checkmaker Mine or locate the distinctive Cemetery Flats.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1963 Map of Orphan Butte, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Orphan Butte, 1965 Print
    1963 Orphan Butte
    1965 Print · USGS
    Montezuma and La Plata counties are mapped here during the early sixties, showing a high-country landscape of stock driveways and timbered ridges. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade along the Dolores River and locate historic points like Truelson Ranch and Grindstone Lake.
    6 unique versions available
  40. 1963 Map of Durango West, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Durango West, 1965 Print
    1963 Durango West
    1965 Print · USGS
    The western outskirts of Durango are documented here during a period of mid-century growth and active mineral extraction. Genealogists and researchers can trace local schools like Needham Sch or locate family mining sites such as the Victory Mine and Morning Star Mine.
    6 unique versions available
  43. 1963 Map of Thompson Park, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Thompson Park, 1965 Print
    1963 Thompson Park
    1965 Print · USGS
    The La Plata Mountains and San Juan National Forest define this rugged landscape in the early sixties. Researchers can trace early infrastructure and community sites like the Old Railroad Grade, Thompson Park Sch, and Thompson Park Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1963 Map of La Plata, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of La Plata, 1965 Print
    1963 La Plata
    1965 Print · USGS
    The high peaks of the San Juan Mountains are documented here in the early 1960s, showing a landscape defined by mining exploration and national forest management. Researchers can trace historic operations like the Gold King Mill, Tomahawk Mine, and Columbus Mine.
    5 unique versions available
  49. 1963 Map of Heifer Point, 1966 Print
    1963 Map of Heifer Point, 1966 Print
    1963 Heifer Point
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Colorado and New Mexico borderlands come alive in the early sixties, showing a landscape defined by ancestral tribal lands and modern energy exploration. Researchers can find Ruins near Picket Canyon and trace water sources like Navajo Spring.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1963 Map of Purgatory Canyon, 1966 Print
    1963 Map of Purgatory Canyon, 1966 Print
    1963 Purgatory Canyon
    1966 Print · USGS
    The high desert canyons of the New Mexico-Colorado border are captured here in the early sixties, as the energy industry transformed the plateau. Researchers can trace the development of the Verde Oil Field and Barker Dome across the Ute Mountain Indian Reservation.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1964 Map of Rio Grande Pyramid, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of Rio Grande Pyramid, 1967 Print
    1964 Rio Grande Pyramid
    1967 Print · USGS
    High in the San Juan Mountains during the mid-1960s, this area centers on the massive Rio Grande Pyramid and the headwaters of the Rio Grande. Trace the path of the Continental Divide and find remote alpine features like The Window and Ute Lake.
    5 unique versions available
  58. 1964 Map of Baldy Mountain, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of Baldy Mountain, 1967 Print
    1964 Baldy Mountain
    1967 Print · USGS
    The high country of the San Juan National Forest in the mid-sixties is detailed here, showing the transition from La Plata to Archuleta County. You can trace early mining operations like the Medicine Mine and Shamrock Mines or locate remote camps at Klondike Park.
    6 unique versions available
  61. 1964 Map of Snowdon Peak, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of Snowdon Peak, 1967 Print
    1964 Snowdon Peak
    1967 Print · USGS
    The high San Juan Mountains are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing the intersection of alpine wilderness and mountain railroading. Researchers can trace the narrow-gauge route of the Denver and Rio Grande Western River through the stop at Needleton and up to the high-country waters of Molas Lake.
    5 unique versions available
  64. 1964 Map of Storm King Peak, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of Storm King Peak, 1967 Print
    1964 Storm King Peak
    1967 Print · USGS
    The high peaks of the San Juan Mountains are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape of alpine lakes and mining prospects. Trace early mountain travel through Hunchback Pass or locate the Beartown (site) among summits like Storm King Peak.
    5 unique versions available
  67. 1964 Map of Vallecito Reservoir, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of Vallecito Reservoir, 1967 Print
    1964 Vallecito Reservoir
    1967 Print · USGS
    La Plata County's high-country wilderness is documented here in the mid-1960s, centered on the newly managed shoreline of the Vallecito Reservoir. Researchers can trace old mountain routes like the Endlich Mesa Pack Trail and locate early ranching outposts such as Wits End Ranch.
    5 unique versions available
  70. 1964 Map of Rules Hill, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of Rules Hill, 1967 Print
    1964 Rules Hill
    1967 Print · USGS
    La Plata County during the mid-1960s remains a landscape of deep canyons and national forest land. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Shrock Cem and the settlement at Columbus, or follow the path of the Sullivan Ditch.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1964 Map of Granite Peak, 1968 Print
    1964 Map of Granite Peak, 1968 Print
    1964 Granite Peak
    1968 Print · USGS
    The high San Juan Mountains of the mid-sixties are captured here at the intersection of La Plata, Hinsdale, and Archuleta counties. Researchers can trace historic mining activity near Tuckerville, locate remote livestock routes like the Pine-Piedra Stock Driveway, and explore the headwaters of the Los Pinos River.
    5 unique versions available
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