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1970s Maps of Lincoln County, Colorado

Explore 54 historic maps of Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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.
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Start exploring Lincoln County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Lincoln County, CO maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Limon, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Limon, 1973 Print
    1970 Limon
    1973 Print · USGS
    Limon at the start of the 1970s is a bustling rail hub where the High Plains meet critical transport lines. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the intersection of the Union Pacific and Chicago Rock Island and Pacific alongside landmarks like Pershing Mem Cem.
  4. 1970 Map of Four Corners, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Four Corners, 1973 Print
    1970 Four Corners
    1973 Print · USGS
    Lincoln County at the start of the 1970s shows a quiet plains landscape defined by the intersection of county lines and rail lines. Local historians can trace the Union Pacific corridor through the Big Sandy Creek valley or locate the Cem near Four Corners.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1970 Map of Long Creek, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Long Creek, 1973 Print
    1970 Long Creek
    1973 Print · USGS
    Eastern Colorado plains life in the early seventies centered on the essential drainage of Long Creek and Apache Creek. Trace the 1960s-era boundary lines and find remote landmarks like the Gravel Pit and scattered wells across the Elbert-Lincoln county line.
  10. 1970 Map of T Draw, 1974 Print
    1970 Map of T Draw, 1974 Print
    1970 T Draw
    1974 Print · USGS
    Eastern Colorado ranching country is documented here in 1970 at the border of Elbert Co and Lincoln Co. Trace the remote Jeep Trail and seasonal water sources along Middlemist Creek or the eponymous T Draw.
  13. 1973 Map of Truckton SE, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Truckton SE, 1975 Print
    1973 Truckton SE
    1975 Print · USGS
    The high plains of eastern Colorado meet at a four-county junction in the early 1970s. Researchers can trace rural family routes like Whittemore Road and Rasner Road past several isolated Water Tanks and fence lines.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1973 Map of Last Chance SW, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Last Chance SW, 1976 Print
    1973 Last Chance SW
    1976 Print · USGS
    The eastern Colorado plains during the early 1970s are revealed here at the four-county junction of Arapahoe, Washington, Elbert, and Lincoln. Researchers can trace rural landmarks like Brooks Ranch and the winding course of Middlemist Creek across this high-country landscape.
  19. 1973 Map of Truckton NE, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Truckton NE, 1976 Print
    1973 Truckton NE
    1976 Print · USGS
    The eastern Colorado plains at the start of the 1970s show a strictly gridded landscape of rural homesteads and county boundaries. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named routes like Keller Road and Rush Road, or locate the St Lukes Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1973 Map of Lusto Springs, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Lusto Springs, 1976 Print
    1973 Lusto Springs
    1976 Print · USGS
    The High Plains of Eastern Colorado come into focus during the early seventies, spanning the border of Washington and Lincoln counties. Researchers can trace the ranching landscape near Lusto Springs and locate early settlements like Falch and Sutton.
  25. 1973 Map of Lindon SW, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Lindon SW, 1976 Print
    1973 Lindon SW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Eastern Colorado ranching country is meticulously detailed in the early 1970s at the Washington and Lincoln County line. Family historians can trace rural landmarks like Glen Chapel, the small settlement of Carroll, and the winding North Fork Arikaree River.
  28. 1973 Map of Shaw, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Shaw, 1976 Print
    1973 Shaw
    1976 Print · USGS
    The High Plains of Eastern Colorado are captured in the early 1970s as a quiet ranching landscape spanning the Washington and Lincoln County line. Researchers can locate the small settlement of Shaw and trace the winding paths of Gordon Creek and the North Fork Arikaree River.
  31. 1973 Map of Rush, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Rush, 1976 Print
    1973 Rush
    1976 Print · USGS
    High plains ranching and farming life in El Paso and Lincoln Counties are captured here during the 1970s. Trace local family history at the Crescent Cem, find the District 60 Jr Sch, or follow old routes like Whittemore Road.
  34. 1975 Map of Stanley Gulch, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Stanley Gulch, 1978 Print
    1975 Stanley Gulch
    1978 Print · USGS
    The high plains of Lincoln County come into focus during the mid-seventies, showing a landscape defined by ranching and water management. Trace early infrastructure and drainage patterns along South Rush Creek, Stanley Gulch, and isolated Well sites.
  37. 1977 Map of Walker Point, 1978 Print
    1977 Map of Walker Point, 1978 Print
    1977 Walker Point
    1978 Print · USGS
    High Plains ranching country along the boundary of Lincoln and Crowley counties is captured here in the mid-1970s. Researchers can trace vital water sources across Ninemile Flats, including Dead Horse Creek, Lone Tree Creek, and the prominent Walker Point.
  40. 1977 Map of Thurman, 1978 Print
    1977 Map of Thurman, 1978 Print
    1977 Thurman
    1978 Print · USGS
    Eastern Colorado's High Plains in the 1970s reveal a landscape of remote farmsteads and river drainages. Genealogists can locate Thurman Cem and the settlement of Thurman near the winding North Fork Arikaree River.
  43. 1977 Map of Punkin Center, 1978 Print
    1977 Map of Punkin Center, 1978 Print
    1977 Punkin Center
    1978 Print · USGS
    High plains ranching country at the Elbert and Lincoln County line comes into focus in the mid-seventies. Trace the rural landscape around Punkin Center and find scattered water sources like Mustang Creek and several isolated Springs.
  46. 1978 Map of Beckman Lake
    1978 Map of Beckman Lake
    1978 Beckman Lake
    1978 Print · USGS
    Lincoln County ranching country is captured in the late seventies, showing the vital water systems of the high plains. Researchers can trace the courses of North Rush Creek and South Rush Creek or locate isolated water sources like Beckman Lake and numerous Wells.
  49. 1978 Map of Kinney Lake
    1978 Map of Kinney Lake
    1978 Kinney Lake
    1978 Print · USGS
    Lincoln County’s high plains landscape is captured here in the late seventies, showing a region defined by vital water sources and ranching infrastructure. Researchers can locate family-named landmarks like Lofdahl Springs and Nelson Lake or trace the early Gravel Pits near Kinney Hill.
  52. 1978 Map of Aroya
    1978 Map of Aroya
    1978 Aroya
    1978 Print · USGS
    Lincoln County ranching and rail transport converge in the late 1970s along the Union Pacific line. Researchers can trace the layout of the Aroya settlement and find family landmarks like Rush Creek Ranch or the local Cem.
  55. 1978 Map of Cockleburr Springs
    1978 Map of Cockleburr Springs
    1978 Cockleburr Springs
    1978 Print · USGS
    Lincoln and Crowley Counties are captured here in the late 1970s, showcasing a landscape defined by ranching and intermittent water. Local history researchers can trace the drainage of Cramer Creek and locate vital water sources like Cockleburr Springs and a remote Well.
  58. 1978 Map of Peace Valley
    1978 Map of Peace Valley
    1978 Peace Valley
    1978 Print · USGS
    Lincoln County ranching country is captured here in the late seventies, showing the traditional land use patterns of the Colorado high plains. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Kirkland Cem and trace the waters of Peace Valley and Steels Fork.
  61. 1978 Map of Barrel Springs Draw
    1978 Map of Barrel Springs Draw
    1978 Barrel Springs Draw
    1978 Print · USGS
    Lincoln County ranching country is captured here in the late 1970s, showcasing the high plains drainage systems. Researchers can trace the settlement at Swift and find cattle-country landmarks like the Gravel Pit, Rush Creek, and Barrel Springs Draw.
  64. 1978 Map of Sanborn Reservoir
    1978 Map of Sanborn Reservoir
    1978 Sanborn Reservoir
    1978 Print · USGS
    Lincoln County's high plains are captured here in the late seventies, showing a landscape defined by ranching and water management. Researchers can locate the Rube Cemetery, trace the Douglas Ditch, and see local infrastructure like the isolated Landing Strip.
  67. 1978 Map of Metz Springs
    1978 Map of Metz Springs
    1978 Metz Springs
    1978 Print · USGS
    The high plains of eastern Colorado at the end of the seventies show a landscape defined by ranching and vital water sources. Researchers can trace the drainages of Sand Arroyo and North Fork Mustang Creek or locate landmarks like Metz Springs and Wild Horse Point.
  70. 1978 Map of Kutch SW
    1978 Map of Kutch SW
    1978 Kutch SW
    1978 Print · USGS
    Lincoln County cattle country is captured here in the late seventies, showing a landscape defined by ranching and vital water sources. Researchers can trace the courses of Little Horse Creek and Steels Fork, or locate the Pipeline and Substa that mark the era's infrastructure.
  73. 1978 Map of Galatea SW
    1978 Map of Galatea SW
    1978 Galatea SW
    1978 Print · USGS
    The high plains of eastern Colorado meet in the late seventies at a unique juncture of three counties. Genealogists and land researchers can trace the intersection of Lincoln Co Kiowa Co and Lincoln Co Cheyenne Co, locating remote landmarks like Well and BM 4575.
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