1960s Maps of Lake County, Colorado

Explore 11 historic maps of Lake 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 Lake County'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.
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Start exploring Lake County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.


Lake County, CO maps

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  1. 1960 Map of Leadville
    1960 Map of Leadville
    1960 Leadville
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Colorado high country in the mid-fifties comes alive through its mining camps, river valleys, and rail lines. Trace the industrial legacy of the Climax Molybdenum Mine and explore the alpine reaches of the Camp Hale Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1960 Map of Mount Champion, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Mount Champion, 1964 Print
    1960 Mount Champion
    1964 Print · USGS
    The high Sawatch Range is documented here at the start of the 1960s, capturing the high-altitude divide between the Roaring Fork and Fryingpan basins. Researchers can trace the legacy of alpine mining at the Champion Mine or follow routes across the Continental Divide and South Fork Pass.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1960 Map of Independence Pass, 1965 Print
    1960 Map of Independence Pass, 1965 Print
    1960 Independence Pass
    1965 Print · USGS
    The high country around the Continental Divide was still a landscape of active water engineering and remnant mining in the 1960s. Researchers can trace the trans-basin New York Collection Canal and find mining era sites like Independence and Ruby Mine.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1961 Map of South Peak, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of South Peak, 1963 Print
    1961 South Peak
    1963 Print · USGS
    The high mountain divide of the central Rockies is captured in the early sixties as it straddles three counties. Trace the path of the Denver and Rio Grande Western near Columbia or locate the Old Railroad Grade and Buffalo Meadows.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1961 Map of Mount Sherman, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Mount Sherman, 1963 Print
    1961 Mount Sherman
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Mosquito Range was a hive of high-altitude industry in the early sixties, as shown by this detailed survey of the Lake and Park County line. Researchers can trace historic mining operations like the Hilltop Mine and Printer Boy Hill or locate the old Sawmill near Weston Pass.
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1962 Map of Leadville
    1962 Map of Leadville
    1962 Leadville
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Colorado high country in the early sixties was a rugged landscape of mining camps, military training grounds, and emerging ski towns. Researchers can trace the legacy of Camp Hale, locate the Molybdenum mine near Leadville, and follow the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR through the canyons.

  7. 1964 Map of Leadville
    1964 Map of Leadville
    1964 Leadville
    1964 Print · USGS
    Colorado's high country is captured here during the mid-1960s, showing the intersection of mining history and mountain transport. Trace the legacy of high-altitude industry at the Climax Molybdenum Mine or follow the rails of the Colorado and Southern Ry past Leadville.

  8. 1967 Map of Granite, 1972 Print
    1967 Map of Granite, 1972 Print
    1967 Granite
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River valley during the mid-sixties reveals a landscape of high-altitude mining and early mountain tourism. Researchers can trace the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR as it passes Granite and locate the Columbine Mine.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1967 Map of Mount Elbert, 1972 Print
    1967 Map of Mount Elbert, 1972 Print
    1967 Mount Elbert
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Sawatch Range reaches its zenith in the late sixties, showing the high-altitude mines and trails surrounding Mount Elbert. Trace historic claims like the Golden Fleece Mine or locate the shoreline of the Twin Lakes Reservoir.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1967 Map of Mount Massive, 1972 Print
    1967 Map of Mount Massive, 1972 Print
    1967 Mount Massive
    1972 Print · USGS
    High in the Sawatch Range during the late sixties, this survey details the intersection of industrial engineering and mountain wilderness. Researchers can trace the Old RR Grade and find historic sites like Soda Springs or the Leadville National Fish Hatchery.
    5 unique versions available

  11. 1969 Map of Leadville South, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Leadville South, 1972 Print
    1969 Leadville South
    1972 Print · USGS
    Leadville and its southern mining districts are documented in the late 1960s, showing a high-mountain landscape shaped by mineral extraction and the railroad. Genealogists and historians can trace the Adelaide and Oro town sites or locate graves at Evergreen Cemetery.
    4 unique versions available

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