Old Maps of Mayday, Colorado for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 12 historic maps of Mayday. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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Mayday, CO maps

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  1. 1895 Map of La Plata, 1966 Print
    1895 Map of La Plata, 1966 Print
    1895 La Plata
    1966 Print · USGS
    The high peaks and mining basins of Southwest Colorado are captured here in the 1890s, when ore mills and mountain rail lines defined the economy. Trace the route of the Rio Grande Southern R. R. past the Columbus Mine and the remote settlement of Mayday.

  2. 1897 Map of La Plata
    1897 Map of La Plata
    1897 La Plata
    1897 Print · USGS
    The high peaks and mining camps of Southwest Colorado are captured here in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace early ranching at Menefee Ranch or locate rail stops along the Rio Grande Southern R. R. like Hesperus and Cima.

  3. 1899 Map of La Plata
    1899 Map of La Plata
    1899 La Plata
    1899 Print · USGS
    The high peaks of southwestern Colorado were a hive of industrial activity in the 1890s as railroads and mines pushed into the mountains. Researchers can trace the winding Rio Grande Southern R. R. and locate historic sites like Menefee Ranch, the Ute Coal Mine, and Parrott.

  4. 1908 Map of La Plata
    1908 Map of La Plata
    1908 La Plata
    1908 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande Southern Railroad and high-altitude mining operations define this mountain landscape at the turn of the century. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the paths to the Columbus Mine, Hesperus, and the Menefee Ranch.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1956 Map of Cortez, 1972 Print
    1956 Map of Cortez, 1972 Print
    1956 Cortez
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Four Corners region comes alive in this mid-century study of the high plateaus and deep canyons surrounding Cortez. Trace the development of desert outposts like Towaoc or follow the historic Laramie Trail across a landscape dotted with ancient sites at Mesa Verde National Park.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1958 Map of Cortez
    1958 Map of Cortez
    1958 Cortez
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Four Corners region comes alive in the late fifties, showing the interplay between expanding mountain settlements and ancient archeological sites. Trace the layout of Cortez, Monticello, and Blanding alongside landmarks like Mesa Verde National Park and Fort Lewis A&M College.

  7. 1959 Map of Cortez
    1959 Map of Cortez
    1959 Cortez
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Four Corners region in the late fifties was a landscape of ancestral sites and isolated ranching outposts. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Cortez, Towaoc, and Mexican Hat alongside the canyons of the San Juan River.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 1966 Map of Cortez
    1966 Map of Cortez
    1966 Cortez
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Four Corners region in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape of high mesas, tribal lands, and archaeological preserves. Researchers can trace the ancient sites at Hovenweep National Monument, follow the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad, or locate old settlements like Ginger Hill and Yellow Jacket.

  11. 1982 Map of Cortez, 1992 Print
    1982 Map of Cortez, 1992 Print
    1982 Cortez
    1992 Print · USGS
    Montezuma County at the start of the eighties shows a landscape defined by federal and tribal lands, from the archaeological sites of Mesa Verde National Park to the Ute Mountain Indian Reservation. Trace local history through small settlements like Lebanon and Marvel or follow the path of an Old Railroad Grade.

  12. 2022 Map of Hesperus, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Hesperus, 2022 Print
    2022 Hesperus
    2022 Print · USGS
    The high country of La Plata County comes into focus here, showing the intersection of mountain terrain and early water systems. Genealogists and historians can locate Hesperus Cem and trace the paths of the Navajo Trl or the old Railroad Grade.

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