Old Maps of Leadville, Colorado for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 28 historic maps of Leadville. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Leadville.


Leadville, CO maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Leadville, 1955 Print
    1889 Map of Leadville, 1955 Print
    1889 Leadville
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Colorado high country at the peak of its mining era reveals a landscape of high-altitude rail lines and booming silver camps. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail routes of the Colorado Midland Railway, find the origins of Leadville, and locate mountain settlements like Alma and Kokomo.

  2. 1891 Map of Leadville
    1891 Map of Leadville
    1891 Leadville
    1891 Print · USGS
    The Silver City and its surrounding mining camps are caught at their industrial height in the 1880s and 90s. Trace the competing rail lines and high-altitude settlements from Holy Cross City to the busy streets of Leadville and London Park City.
    7 unique versions available

  3. 1935 Map of Mount Elbert, 1955 Print
    1935 Map of Mount Elbert, 1955 Print
    1935 Mount Elbert
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Lake County high country comes alive in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape defined by mining, mountain trails, and the headwaters of the Arkansas. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail stops at Yale Sta, old mines like the Columbine Mine, and early mountain pathways like the Mt Elbert Trail.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1938 Map of Mount Elbert, 1944 Print
    1938 Map of Mount Elbert, 1944 Print
    1938 Mount Elbert
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Colorado high country in the late thirties is defined by its massive peaks and the industrial rail lines of the Arkansas River valley. Trace historic mining sites like Columbine Mine and rail stops at Malta and Yale Sta.

  5. 1939 Map of Mount Elbert
    1939 Map of Mount Elbert
    1939 Mount Elbert
    1939 Print · USGS
    The high peaks and mining corridors of Lake County are captured here in the late thirties as the industrial legacy of the Rockies met new conservation and water projects. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines through Leadville, locate the Columbine Mine, or find the Soda Springs Sch near the Arkansas River.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1942 Map of Leadville, 1943 Print
    1942 Map of Leadville, 1943 Print
    1942 Leadville
    1943 Print · USGS
    High in the Rockies during the early war years, this area served as a critical hub for military training and mining operations. Trace the rail lines of the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR and find local landmarks like the U. S. Fish Hatchery or the Adelaide mine.

  7. 1949 Map of Holy Cross, 1955 Print
    1949 Map of Holy Cross, 1955 Print
    1949 Holy Cross
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Eagle River valley and the high-altitude terrain of the Sawatch Range are captured here just after the war. You can trace the military history of Camp Hale and find old mining claims like the Matchless Mine or the remote Holy Cross City.
    7 unique versions available

  8. 1951 Map of Holy Cross
    1951 Map of Holy Cross
    1951 Holy Cross
    1951 Print · USGS
    High in the Sawatch Mountains during the post-war era, this region shows a landscape shaped by military training and alpine mining. Researchers can trace the layout of Camp Hale, locate the Homestake Mine, or find the high-altitude Evergreen Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1957 Map of Leadville, 1978 Print
    1957 Map of Leadville, 1978 Print
    1957 Leadville
    1978 Print · USGS
    High-country mining and rail transport define the central Colorado Rockies during the mid-to-late twentieth century. Researchers can trace the industrial footprints of Gilman and Climax, find small rail stops like Malta, and follow the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1959 Map of Leadville
    1959 Map of Leadville
    1959 Leadville
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Colorado high country in the late fifties is a landscape of mining history and military training, from the streets of Leadville to the Camp Hale grounds. Genealogists and historians can trace the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR alongside now-deserted sites like Ashcroft and Independence.

  11. 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

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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

  15. 1970 Map of Leadville North, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Leadville North, 1973 Print
    1970 Leadville North
    1973 Print · USGS
    In the early 1970s, the mountain slopes north of Leadville remained a complex landscape of active mining and growing alpine recreation. Researchers can trace historic claims like the Matchless Mine, locate the Evergreen Cem, and explore the rail lines leading toward Tennessee Pass.
    4 unique versions available

  16. 1983 Map of Leadville
    1983 Map of Leadville
    1983 Leadville
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Colorado high country in the early eighties shows a landscape of world-class peaks and deep-rooted mining industry. Trace the historic tracks of the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR and locate high-altitude operations like the Climax Mine or London Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1994 Map of Leadville South, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of Leadville South, 1998 Print
    1994 Leadville South
    1998 Print · USGS
    Leadville and its southern mining districts are captured in the mid-nineties, showing a landscape defined by silver-mining history and high-altitude industry. Researchers can trace the heritage of the gulches through sites like the Badger State Mine, St Joseph Cem, and the old settlement at Oro.

  18. 1994 Map of Leadville North, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of Leadville North, 1998 Print
    1994 Leadville North
    1998 Print · USGS
    The Colorado high country near the Continental Divide is captured here in the mid-1990s as the historic mining district meets modern recreation. Genealogists and historians can trace the Evergreen Cem, old rail lines at Leadville Junction, and storied mines like the Matchless Mine.

  19. 2011 Map of Leadville South, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Leadville South, 2011 Print
    2011 Leadville South
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Leadville, including Kobe, Mount Massive Lakes, and other nearby areas

  20. 2011 Map of Leadville North, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Leadville North, 2011 Print
    2011 Leadville North
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Leadville, including Leadville Junction, Eagle County, and other nearby areas

  21. 2013 Map of Leadville South, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Leadville South, 2013 Print
    2013 Leadville South
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Leadville, including Kobe, Mount Massive Lakes, and other nearby areas

  22. 2013 Map of Leadville North, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Leadville North, 2013 Print
    2013 Leadville North
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Leadville, including Leadville Junction, Eagle County, and other nearby areas

  23. 2016 Map of Leadville North, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Leadville North, 2016 Print
    2016 Leadville North
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Leadville, including Leadville Junction, Eagle County, and other nearby areas

  24. 2016 Map of Leadville South, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Leadville South, 2016 Print
    2016 Leadville South
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Leadville, including Kobe, Mount Massive Lakes, and other nearby areas

  25. 2019 Map of Leadville South, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Leadville South, 2019 Print
    2019 Leadville South
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Leadville, including Kobe, Mount Massive Lakes, and other nearby areas

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