1970s Maps of La Plata County, Colorado

Explore 3 historic maps of La Plata County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 1970s, 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 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring La Plata County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


La Plata County, CO maps

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  1. 1973 Map of Columbine Pass, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Columbine Pass, 1975 Print
    1973 Columbine Pass
    1975 Print · USGS
    The high peaks of La Plata County are captured in the early 1970s as they appeared within the San Juan National Forest. Researchers can locate high-altitude infrastructure like City Reservoir and trace historical mining sites such as the Pittsburg Mine or Logtown.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1973 Map of Mountain View Crest, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Mountain View Crest, 1976 Print
    1973 Mountain View Crest
    1976 Print · USGS
    The high San Juan wilderness comes into focus in the early 1970s, as aerial photography and field checks recorded this remote corner of Colorado. You can trace the Rio Grande Western Trail past Needleton or locate high-altitude Prospects and named landmarks like Henderson Lake.

  3. 1973 Map of Emerald Lake, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Emerald Lake, 1976 Print
    1973 Emerald Lake
    1976 Print · USGS
    The high wilderness of Hinsdale and La Plata counties is captured here in the early 1970s, focused on the San Juan National Forest. Researchers and hikers can trace primitive routes like the Flint Creek Trail to alpine landmarks including Emerald Lake, Mount Oso, and Barebottom Park.
    4 unique versions available

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