Old Maps of Mesa County, Colorado for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 142 historic maps of Mesa County. 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.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Mesa County.


Mesa County, CO maps

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  1. 1885 Map of East Tavaputs
    1885 Map of East Tavaputs
    1885 East Tavaputs
    1885 Print · USGS
    Covers Mesa County, including Dragon, Westwater, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  2. 1885 Map of La Sal
    1885 Map of La Sal
    1885 La Sal
    1885 Print · USGS
    Covers Mesa County, including Moab, Castle Valley, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  3. 1916 Map of Paradox Valley, 1955 Print
    1916 Map of Paradox Valley, 1955 Print
    1916 Paradox Valley
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Mesa County, including Nucla, Paradox - Marie, and other nearby areas

  4. 1922 Map of Paradox Valley
    1922 Map of Paradox Valley
    1922 Paradox Valley
    1922 Print · USGS
    Covers Mesa County, including Nucla, Paradox - Marie, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1929 Map of Grand Valley
    1929 Map of Grand Valley
    1929 Grand Valley
    1929 Print · USGS
    Covers Mesa County, including Parachute, De Beque, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1929 Map of Roan Creek
    1929 Map of Roan Creek
    1929 Roan Creek
    1929 Print · USGS
    Covers Mesa County, including Akin, Garfield County, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1934 Map of Colorado National Monument
    1934 Map of Colorado National Monument
    1934 Colorado National Monument
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers Mesa County, including Grand Junction, Fruita, and other nearby areas

  8. 1948 Map of Roc Creek, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of Roc Creek, 1955 Print
    1948 Roc Creek
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Mesa County, including Montrose County, United States, and other nearby areas

  9. 1949 Map of Roc Creek
    1949 Map of Roc Creek
    1949 Roc Creek
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Mesa County, including Montrose County, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1949 Map of Juanita Arch, 1955 Print
    1949 Map of Juanita Arch, 1955 Print
    1949 Juanita Arch
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Mesa County, including United States, Colorado, and other nearby areas

  11. 1949 Map of Atkinson Creek, 1955 Print
    1949 Map of Atkinson Creek, 1955 Print
    1949 Atkinson Creek
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Mesa County, including Montrose County, United States, and other nearby areas

  12. 1949 Map of Red Canyon, 1955 Print
    1949 Map of Red Canyon, 1955 Print
    1949 Red Canyon
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Mesa County, including Montrose County, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1949 Map of Calamity Mesa, 1955 Print
    1949 Map of Calamity Mesa, 1955 Print
    1949 Calamity Mesa
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Mesa County, including United States, Colorado, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1949 Map of Gateway, 1957 Print
    1949 Map of Gateway, 1957 Print
    1949 Gateway
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Mesa County, including Gateway, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1950 Map of Juanita Arch
    1950 Map of Juanita Arch
    1950 Juanita Arch
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Mesa County, including United States, Colorado, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1950 Map of Calamity Mesa
    1950 Map of Calamity Mesa
    1950 Calamity Mesa
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Mesa County, including United States, Colorado, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1950 Map of Pine Mountain
    1950 Map of Pine Mountain
    1950 Pine Mountain
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Mesa County, including United States, Colorado, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1950 Map of Atkinson Creek
    1950 Map of Atkinson Creek
    1950 Atkinson Creek
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Mesa County, including Montrose County, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1950 Map of Red Canyon
    1950 Map of Red Canyon
    1950 Red Canyon
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Mesa County, including Montrose County, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1952 Map of Gateway
    1952 Map of Gateway
    1952 Gateway
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Mesa County, including Gateway, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1954 Map of Mt Peale 1 NE
    1954 Map of Mt Peale 1 NE
    1954 Mt Peale 1 NE
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Mesa County, including Montrose County, San Juan County, and other nearby areas

  22. 1954 Map of Mt. Waas 4 SE, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Mt. Waas 4 SE, 1955 Print
    1954 Mt. Waas 4 SE
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Mesa County, including Montrose County, San Juan County, and other nearby areas

  23. 1954 Map of Mt. Waas 4 NE, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Mt. Waas 4 NE, 1955 Print
    1954 Mt. Waas 4 NE
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Mesa County, including Grand County, United States, and other nearby areas

  24. 1954 Map of Mt. Waas 1 NE, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Mt. Waas 1 NE, 1956 Print
    1954 Mt. Waas 1 NE
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Mesa County, including Grand County, United States, and other nearby areas

  25. 1954 Map of Mt. Waas 1 SE, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Mt. Waas 1 SE, 1956 Print
    1954 Mt. Waas 1 SE
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Mesa County, including Grand County, United States, and other nearby areas

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