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1960s Maps of Durango, Colorado

Explore 7 historic maps of Durango 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 Durango's landscape evolved across the 1960s, 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 1960s, 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 Durango's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.

Durango, CO maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 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.
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 1966 Map of Durango
    1966 Map of Durango
    1966 Durango
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Colorado and the New Mexico borderlands are shown here in the mid-1960s, a time when the narrow-gauge rail network still tied the high peaks to the valley floor. Researchers can trace the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad between settlements like Silverton, Antonito, and Pagosa Springs.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1968 Map of Loma Linda, 1972 Print
    1968 Map of Loma Linda, 1972 Print
    1968 Loma Linda
    1972 Print · USGS
    La Plata County during the late sixties shows the transition from traditional ranching to suburban growth on Florida Mesa. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named water works like the McClure Ditch and landmarks such as Florida Mesa Sch and Carbon Junction.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1968 Map of Basin Mountain, 1972 Print
    1968 Map of Basin Mountain, 1972 Print
    1968 Basin Mountain
    1972 Print · USGS
    La Plata County during the late sixties reveals a landscape of high-altitude ranching and energy extraction along the Southern Ute Indian Reservation Boundary. Researchers can trace old water rights and river crossings from the Animas River to La Posta and the Weaselskin Bridge.
    2 unique versions available
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