Old Maps of Olathe, Colorado for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 17 historic maps of Olathe. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Olathe, CO maps

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  1. 1955 Map of Olathe NW, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Olathe NW, 1956 Print
    1955 Olathe NW
    1956 Print · USGS
    Delta and Montrose counties in the mid-1950s showcase a high-desert landscape transformed by irrigation and rail. Researchers can trace the path of the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad or locate old waterworks like the East Selig Canal and Peach Valley Dam No 1.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Olathe, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Olathe, 1956 Print
    1955 Olathe
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Uncompahgre Valley in the mid-1950s is shown here as an intricate patchwork of irrigated farmland and essential rail transport. Genealogists can locate old family-named landmarks and institutions like the Menoken Sch, Coal Creek Sch, and Olathe Cem.
    7 unique versions available

  3. 1956 Map of Montrose, 1963 Print
    1956 Map of Montrose, 1963 Print
    1956 Montrose
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Colorado western slope in the late fifties and early sixties shows a landscape defined by the Denver & Rio Grande Western RR and the Gunnison River. Trace the development of Blue Mesa Reservoir or locate high-country sites like the Bachelor Mine.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1959 Map of Montrose
    1959 Map of Montrose
    1959 Montrose
    1959 Print · USGS
    Western Colorado in the late fifties is defined by the high peaks and river valleys of the Southern Rockies. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Denver & Rio Grande Western RR or locate mountain settlements like Crawford, Lazear, and Doyleville.

  5. 1960 Map of Montrose
    1960 Map of Montrose
    1960 Montrose
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Colorado high country in the mid-fifties is captured here during a period of steady ranching and persistent mining. Researchers can trace the path of the Denver & Rio Grande Western RR or locate small settlements like Somerset, Maher, and Sargent.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1968 Map of Montrose
    1968 Map of Montrose
    1968 Montrose
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Western Slope and Continental Divide meet in the late sixties, showing the vital river valleys and high-mountain mining districts. Trace the historic route of the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR or locate small settlements like Sargents and Powderhorn.

  7. 1983 Map of Paonia
    1983 Map of Paonia
    1983 Paonia
    1983 Print · USGS
    Western Colorado's North Fork Valley and West Elk high country are shown here in the early eighties as a hub of coal mining and orchard farming. Researchers can trace historic extraction sites like the Colby Mine, rural settlements such as Maher, and landmarks like the Hotchkiss Nat Fish Hatchery.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 2010 Map of Olathe NW, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Olathe NW, 2010 Print
    2010 Olathe NW
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Olathe, including Montrose County, Delta County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2010 Map of Olathe, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Olathe, 2010 Print
    2010 Olathe
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Olathe, including Montrose, Frost, and other nearby areas

  10. 2013 Map of Olathe NW, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Olathe NW, 2013 Print
    2013 Olathe NW
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Olathe, including Montrose County, Delta County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2013 Map of Olathe, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Olathe, 2013 Print
    2013 Olathe
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Olathe, including Montrose, Frost, and other nearby areas

  12. 2016 Map of Olathe, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Olathe, 2016 Print
    2016 Olathe
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Olathe, including Montrose, Frost, and other nearby areas

  13. 2016 Map of Olathe NW, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Olathe NW, 2016 Print
    2016 Olathe NW
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Olathe, including Montrose County, Delta County, and other nearby areas

  14. 2019 Map of Olathe NW, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Olathe NW, 2019 Print
    2019 Olathe NW
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Olathe, including Montrose County, Delta County, and other nearby areas

  15. 2019 Map of Olathe, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Olathe, 2019 Print
    2019 Olathe
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Olathe, including Montrose, Frost, and other nearby areas

  16. 2022 Map of Olathe, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Olathe, 2022 Print
    2022 Olathe
    2022 Print · USGS
    Montrose County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early 2020s, showing the vital irrigation network of the Uncompahgre Valley. Researchers can trace land use across Ash Mesa, locate the Olathe Cem, and study the infrastructure of the Montrose Regional Airport.

  17. 2022 Map of Olathe NW, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Olathe NW, 2022 Print
    2022 Olathe NW
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Uncompahgre Valley irrigation network is in full view here in the early twenty-first century as it serves the lands around Olathe. Researchers can trace the complex system of the Selig Canal, Loutsenhizer Arroyo, and the many laterals that define life on East Mesa.

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