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Old Maps of Nucla, Colorado

Explore 17 old maps of Nucla, spanning from 1916 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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  1. 1916 Map of Paradox Valley, 1955 Print
    1916 Map of Paradox Valley, 1955 Print
    1916 Paradox Valley
    1955 Print · USGS
    Western Colorado during the height of early mineral exploration is documented here across the high plateaus and deep river canyons. Genealogists and historians can locate remote outpost camps like Shamrock Camp or Sunny Jim Camp and industrial landmarks such as the Coke Ovens.
  4. 1922 Map of Paradox Valley
    1922 Map of Paradox Valley
    1922 Paradox Valley
    1922 Print · USGS
    Montrose and San Miguel Counties are shown here during the early twentieth-century mining era, featuring a network of ore-processing camps and early river settlements. Researchers can trace historic industrial sites like the Cashin Mine and Coke Ovens or locate early rural institutions such as the Radium School.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1956 Map of Moab, 1972 Print
    1956 Map of Moab, 1972 Print
    1956 Moab
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Colorado Plateau and La Sal Mountains appear here in the mid-fifties, just as the uranium boom and energy exploration were reshaping the Four Corners. Researchers can trace the Denver and Rio Grande Western through Cisco or locate the remote outpost of Uravan and Looking Glass Rock.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1959 Map of Moab
    1959 Map of Moab
    1959 Moab
    1959 Print · USGS
    Southeast Utah and Western Colorado are mapped here in the late fifties, just as the uranium boom was transforming the remote canyon lands. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Moab and Nucla, or locate mining sites and landmarks like Uravan and Dead Horse Point.
  13. 1960 Map of Moab
    1960 Map of Moab
    1960 Moab
    1960 Print · USGS
    The canyonlands and high plateaus of the Utah-Colorado border are shown here during the mid-century uranium boom. Researchers can trace the river-and-rail corridors of the Colorado River and the Denver and Rio Grande Western near Moab and Uravan.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1960 Map of Nucla, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Nucla, 1961 Print
    1960 Nucla
    1961 Print · USGS
    Montrose County in the early 1960s reveals a unique intersection of high-desert ranching and the regional mining economy. Researchers can trace local lineage through Nucla and the Templeton Ranch, or locate historical workings like the Navajo Mine and Nix Mine.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1960 Map of Nucla, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Nucla, 1961 Print
    1960 Nucla
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Colorado Plateau's mining boom is in full swing during the early sixties, centered on the company town of Uravan and the surrounding mesas. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace dozens of specific claims such as the Sunbeam Mine and Navajo Mine, or locate family landmarks like Templeton Ranch and the Nucla Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1962 Map of Moab
    1962 Map of Moab
    1962 Moab
    1962 Print · USGS
    The canyon country of southeastern Utah and western Colorado is captured here in the early sixties, showing the reach of the Denver and Rio Grande Western through the desert. Researchers can trace the layout of mining settlements like Uravan and old railroad stops at Cisco and Sagers Station.
  25. 1964 Map of Moab
    1964 Map of Moab
    1964 Moab
    1964 Print · USGS
    The canyonlands of eastern Utah and western Colorado are captured here in the mid-1960s, a time when uranium mining shaped the local economy. Researchers can trace the river-and-rail network through Sinbad Valley and locate mining outposts like Uravan and Vancorum.
  28. 1965 Map of Moab
    1965 Map of Moab
    1965 Moab
    1965 Print · USGS
    Southeast Utah and Western Colorado are mapped here in the mid-sixties, showcasing a landscape of high plateaus and deep river canyons. Genealogists and historians can trace the mining-era towns of Uravan and Paradox or locate remote landmarks like Castleton and Dead Horse Point.
  31. 1983 Map of Nucla
    1983 Map of Nucla
    1983 Nucla
    1983 Print · USGS
    Western Colorado’s canyon country is documented here during the early eighties, showcasing a region defined by uranium mining and high-plateau ranching. Trace local genealogy and industrial footprints through settlements like Uravan and Naturita or remote sites such as the Morning Glory Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1994 Map of Nucla
    1994 Map of Nucla
    1994 Nucla
    1994 Print · USGS
    The high desert plateau surrounding Nucla is captured here in the mid-1990s, showcasing a landscape defined by irrigation and resource extraction. Researchers can trace the town's footprint, from the Nucla Cemetery and High Sch to industrial sites like the Strip Mine and Nix Mine.
  37. 2011 Map of Nucla, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Nucla, 2011 Print
    2011 Nucla
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Nucla, including Montrose County, United States, and other nearby areas
  40. 2013 Map of Nucla, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Nucla, 2013 Print
    2013 Nucla
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Nucla, including Montrose County, United States, and other nearby areas
  43. 2016 Map of Nucla, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Nucla, 2016 Print
    2016 Nucla
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Nucla, including Montrose County, United States, and other nearby areas
  46. 2019 Map of Nucla, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Nucla, 2019 Print
    2019 Nucla
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Nucla, including Montrose County, United States, and other nearby areas
  49. 2022 Map of Nucla, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Nucla, 2022 Print
    2022 Nucla
    2022 Print · USGS
    The high plateau surrounding Nucla comes to life in this recent survey, showcasing the vital irrigation networks that support this corner of Montrose County. Researchers can trace the path of the C C Ditch, locate the Nucla Cem, and explore the backcountry reaches of the Uncompahgre National Forest.
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