1950s Maps of Moffat County, Colorado

Explore 20 historic maps of Moffat County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Moffat County, CO maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Willow Creek Butte, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Willow Creek Butte, 1953 Print
    1952 Willow Creek Butte
    1953 Print · USGS
    The high desert tri-state border country where Utah, Colorado, and Wyoming meet is captured here in the early fifties. Local historians can trace early exploration routes and water sources like Slippery Jim Spr, Whisky Peak, and several Prospect sites.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1952 Map of Swallow Canyon, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Swallow Canyon, 1953 Print
    1952 Swallow Canyon
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Utah-Colorado borderland comes into focus in the early fifties, where the Green River enters the narrow Swallow Canyon. Researchers can trace the rugged terrain of the Uinta Mountains and find local landmarks like Marshall and Crouse Creek.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1954 Map of Lodore School, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Lodore School, 1955 Print
    1954 Lodore School
    1955 Print · USGS
    Browns Park in the mid-1950s reveals a ranching landscape defined by the winding Green River and its fertile bottomlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the locations of family-named sites like Two Bar Ranch, the Lodore School, and several early homesteads marked as abandoned.
    6 unique versions available

  4. 1954 Map of Hells Canyon, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Hells Canyon, 1955 Print
    1954 Hells Canyon
    1955 Print · USGS
    Moffat County's canyon country in the mid-fifties was a landscape of remote ranching outposts and ancient riverbeds. Researchers can trace the Mantle Ranch homestead, find the Mantle Sch, or locate the Fred Wall Place (Aband).
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1954 Map of Canyon of Lodore South, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Canyon of Lodore South, 1955 Print
    1954 Canyon of Lodore South
    1955 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Green and Yampa rivers comes to life in this mid-fifties survey of the high desert plateau. Genealogists and historians can trace remote western outposts like Massey Cabin, Buffham Place, and the legendary Echo Park (Pats Hole).
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1954 Map of Canyon of Lodore North, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Canyon of Lodore North, 1955 Print
    1954 Canyon of Lodore North
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Green River winds through the high desert of Northwest Colorado during the mid-fifties, just as conservation efforts were solidifying. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct homesteads like Craig Place and Tittle Cabin near the Canyon of Lodore.
    5 unique versions available

  7. 1954 Map of Vernal, 1966 Print
    1954 Map of Vernal, 1966 Print
    1954 Vernal
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Green River basin and Uinta Mountains come alive in this mid-century survey of northeastern Utah and northwestern Colorado. Genealogists and researchers can trace the development of remote outposts like Little Bonanza, Artesia, and Dutch John alongside the expanding Flaming Gorge Reservoir.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1954 Map of Rawlins, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Rawlins, 1968 Print
    1954 Rawlins
    1968 Print · USGS
    The high plains and mountain ranges of southern Wyoming are shown here in the mid-1950s as the Union Pacific railroad and early highways fueled local industry. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and outposts like the Overland Stage Station, the Utah Oil Refining Station, and the Hadsell Winter Headquarters.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1954 Map of Rock Springs, 1969 Print
    1954 Map of Rock Springs, 1969 Print
    1954 Rock Springs
    1969 Print · USGS
    Southern Wyoming at the peak of the mid-century energy boom is defined by the vital rail corridor and the high desert of the Red Desert Basin. Trace the development of mining towns like Superior and Reliance alongside the Union Pacific RR and historical landmarks like Pilot Butte.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1954 Map of Craig, 1973 Print
    1954 Map of Craig, 1973 Print
    1954 Craig
    1973 Print · USGS
    Northwest Colorado and the high mountain parks are captured in the mid-fifties, showing the region's ranching, mining, and timber centers. Genealogists and historians can trace rail corridors like the Denver and Rio Grande Western and old towns such as Axial, Milner, and Coalmont.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1955 Map of Stuntz Reservoir, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Stuntz Reservoir, 1957 Print
    1955 Stuntz Reservoir
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Utah-Colorado borderlands come alive in the mid-1950s, showing a remote landscape of high ridges and isolated ranching outposts. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like the Chew Ranch, Harland Cabin, and the winding Daniels Trail.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1955 Map of Jones Hole, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Jones Hole, 1957 Print
    1955 Jones Hole
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Utah-Colorado borderlands appear in the mid-1950s as a remote landscape of canyons and high plateaus. Researchers can trace the early trails and outposts of Dinosaur National Monument, including Snow Ranch, Chew Ranch, and the Jones Hole Ranger Station.
    4 unique versions available

  13. 1957 Map of Craig
    1957 Map of Craig
    1957 Craig
    1957 Print · USGS
    Northwest Colorado in the mid-fifties is a landscape of mountain ranching and rail-dependent river towns. Researchers can trace historic coal mining at the Sudduth Mine, follow the Denver and Rio Grande Western tracks, and locate vanished settlements like Pearl.

  14. 1957 Map of Baggs, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Baggs, 1958 Print
    1957 Baggs
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Little Snake River valley comes to life in the late fifties, showing the borderlands of Wyoming and Colorado. Genealogists can trace family roots at Baggs Cem and Eversole Cem or locate the historic Morgan Ranch and Dixon.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1958 Map of Rawlins
    1958 Map of Rawlins
    1958 Rawlins
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southern Wyoming at the mid-century shows a landscape defined by the Union Pacific Railroad and the high basins of the Continental Divide. Researchers can trace old transportation routes near Fort Fred Steele or explore the mining history around Hanna and Medicine Bow.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1958 Map of Vernal
    1958 Map of Vernal
    1958 Vernal
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Uinta Basin at the end of the fifties reveals a landscape shaped by massive river systems and burgeoning energy interests. Researchers can trace the layout of Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation lands and industrial sites like the Gilsonite coking plant and Bonanza.

  17. 1958 Map of Rock Springs
    1958 Map of Rock Springs
    1958 Rock Springs
    1958 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Sweetwater County comes into focus during the mid-1950s, centered on the rail-and-road corridor through Rock Springs. Genealogists and historians can trace family landholdings and infrastructure at Barnhart Ranch, Little America, and the Union Pacific line.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1958 Map of Craig
    1958 Map of Craig
    1958 Craig
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northwest Colorado and the High Rockies are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of burgeoning water projects and mountain ranching. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and mountain outposts from Grand Lake to Meeker, alongside industrial landmarks like Uranium Mines and the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad.

  19. 1958 Map of Maybell, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Maybell, 1960 Print
    1958 Maybell
    1960 Print · USGS
    Moffat County ranching and river life are captured here in the late fifties as the Yampa River winds through Boston Flat. Genealogists and local historians can trace the historic Thornburg Trail, locate the Fairview Cem, and find old water sources like Cutshaw Spring.
    4 unique versions available

  20. 1958 Map of Citadel Plateau, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Citadel Plateau, 1960 Print
    1958 Citadel Plateau
    1960 Print · USGS
    Moffat County ranching and early oil exploration are at the forefront of this late 1950s survey. Genealogists and historians can trace legacy homesteads like Sweeney Ranch and Shelton Ranch amidst the heights of Citadel Plateau.
    5 unique versions available

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