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1940s Maps of Mesa County, Colorado

Explore 7 historic maps of Mesa County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Mesa County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Mesa County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Mesa County, CO maps

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  1. 1948 Map of Roc Creek, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of Roc Creek, 1955 Print
    1948 Roc Creek
    1955 Print · USGS
    Montrose and Mesa Counties at the height of the post-war mining boom reveal a landscape of deep canyons and mesa tops. Trace the early uranium era through the Radium Cycle Mine, the Rajah Mine, and the remote Paradox Sch along the Dolores River.
  4. 1949 Map of Roc Creek
    1949 Map of Roc Creek
    1949 Roc Creek
    1949 Print · USGS
    Montrose County was a center of mineral exploration in the late 1940s as the search for atomic materials transformed the high desert. Researchers can trace the era's mining activity at the Radium Cycle Mine and Rajah Mine or locate the local Paradox Sch in the valley floor.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1949 Map of Juanita Arch, 1955 Print
    1949 Map of Juanita Arch, 1955 Print
    1949 Juanita Arch
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Colorado-Utah border region comes alive in the late 1940s, revealing a landscape defined by both geologic wonders and the burgeoning uranium mining industry. Researchers can trace the rugged access roads leading to the Depression Mines, Juanita Arch, and the deep canyons of the Dolores River.
  10. 1949 Map of Atkinson Creek, 1955 Print
    1949 Map of Atkinson Creek, 1955 Print
    1949 Atkinson Creek
    1955 Print · USGS
    Western Colorado's canyon and mesa country is captured here during the post-war uranium boom era. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of Wright Mines and local landmarks like Spring Creek Ranch and Hog Park.
  13. 1949 Map of Red Canyon, 1955 Print
    1949 Map of Red Canyon, 1955 Print
    1949 Red Canyon
    1955 Print · USGS
    The canyons of Montrose County come alive in this post-war survey of the Colorado plateau. Researchers can trace the legacy of mineral exploration through numerous named sites like the Ophir Mine, Shamrock Mines, and the riverside Placer Mines.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1949 Map of Calamity Mesa, 1955 Print
    1949 Map of Calamity Mesa, 1955 Print
    1949 Calamity Mesa
    1955 Print · USGS
    Post-war mineral exploration defines this Western Colorado plateau in the late 1940s. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the footprint of mining operations at Calamity Camp and the Hidden Treasure Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1949 Map of Gateway, 1957 Print
    1949 Map of Gateway, 1957 Print
    1949 Gateway
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mesa County was a hub of geological exploration in the late 1940s as the Atomic Energy Commission surveyed the canyonlands. Trace the early mining footprint at Vanaking No 1 Mine, the outpost at Tenderfoot Camp, and the winding Dolores River.
    2 unique versions available
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