Old Maps of Dolores, Colorado for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 18 historic maps of Dolores. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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Dolores, CO maps

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  1. 1956 Map of Cortez, 1972 Print
    1956 Map of Cortez, 1972 Print
    1956 Cortez
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Four Corners region comes alive in this mid-century study of the high plateaus and deep canyons surrounding Cortez. Trace the development of desert outposts like Towaoc or follow the historic Laramie Trail across a landscape dotted with ancient sites at Mesa Verde National Park.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Cortez
    1958 Map of Cortez
    1958 Cortez
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Four Corners region comes alive in the late fifties, showing the interplay between expanding mountain settlements and ancient archeological sites. Trace the layout of Cortez, Monticello, and Blanding alongside landmarks like Mesa Verde National Park and Fort Lewis A&M College.

  3. 1959 Map of Cortez
    1959 Map of Cortez
    1959 Cortez
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Four Corners region in the late fifties was a landscape of ancestral sites and isolated ranching outposts. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Cortez, Towaoc, and Mexican Hat alongside the canyons of the San Juan River.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1962 Map of Cortez
    1962 Map of Cortez
    1962 Cortez
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Four Corners region comes alive in the early sixties, showing a landscape defined by reservation lands and federal forests. Trace the route of the Rio Grande Southern RR or locate the Uranium and vanadium mines near Monticello.

  5. 1965 Map of Dolores East, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Dolores East, 1967 Print
    1965 Dolores East
    1967 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1960s, the area east of Dolores showcases a high-altitude landscape transitioning from early rail commerce to a heavy reliance on irrigation. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade and locate local landmarks like the East Lakeview Sch and Sunset Memorial Gardens (Cemetery).
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1965 Map of Dolores West, 1968 Print
    1965 Map of Dolores West, 1968 Print
    1965 Dolores West
    1968 Print · USGS
    Montezuma County's agricultural and irrigation network is documented here in the mid-1960s, showing the town of Dolores and the high mesa settlements. Researchers can trace the Old RR Grade, locate family sites at Lebanon Cem, and find Mildred Sch or Lakeview Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1966 Map of Cortez
    1966 Map of Cortez
    1966 Cortez
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Four Corners region in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape of high mesas, tribal lands, and archaeological preserves. Researchers can trace the ancient sites at Hovenweep National Monument, follow the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad, or locate old settlements like Ginger Hill and Yellow Jacket.

  8. 1982 Map of Cortez, 1992 Print
    1982 Map of Cortez, 1992 Print
    1982 Cortez
    1992 Print · USGS
    Montezuma County at the start of the eighties shows a landscape defined by federal and tribal lands, from the archaeological sites of Mesa Verde National Park to the Ute Mountain Indian Reservation. Trace local history through small settlements like Lebanon and Marvel or follow the path of an Old Railroad Grade.

  9. 2011 Map of Dolores East, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Dolores East, 2011 Print
    2011 Dolores East
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Dolores, including Stapleton, Montezuma County, and other nearby areas

  10. 2011 Map of Dolores West, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Dolores West, 2011 Print
    2011 Dolores West
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Dolores, including Cortez, Lebanon, and other nearby areas

  11. 2013 Map of Dolores East, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Dolores East, 2013 Print
    2013 Dolores East
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Dolores, including Stapleton, Montezuma County, and other nearby areas

  12. 2013 Map of Dolores West, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Dolores West, 2013 Print
    2013 Dolores West
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Dolores, including Cortez, Lebanon, and other nearby areas

  13. 2016 Map of Dolores East, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Dolores East, 2016 Print
    2016 Dolores East
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Dolores, including Stapleton, Montezuma County, and other nearby areas

  14. 2016 Map of Dolores West, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Dolores West, 2016 Print
    2016 Dolores West
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Dolores, including Cortez, Lebanon, and other nearby areas

  15. 2019 Map of Dolores West, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Dolores West, 2019 Print
    2019 Dolores West
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Dolores, including Cortez, Lebanon, and other nearby areas

  16. 2019 Map of Dolores East, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Dolores East, 2019 Print
    2019 Dolores East
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Dolores, including Stapleton, Montezuma County, and other nearby areas

  17. 2022 Map of Dolores West, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Dolores West, 2022 Print
    2022 Dolores West
    2022 Print · USGS
    Montezuma County's agricultural heartland and the Dolores River valley are shown here in the contemporary era. Researchers can trace family sites near Lebanon Cem and Summit Ridge Cem or follow water history through the Main Canal Number 1.

  18. 2022 Map of Dolores East, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Dolores East, 2022 Print
    2022 Dolores East
    2022 Print · USGS
    Montezuma County at the edge of the plateau reveals a landscape of high-altitude water management and canyon-carving near the San Juan National Forest. Trace the intricate irrigation networks of Summit Ditch or find historic activity at Stapleton and the Mines near Burnt Logs.

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