Old Maps of Nelson, Colorado for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 5 historic maps of Nelson. 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 Nelson.


Nelson, CO maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Brush West, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Brush West, 1952 Print
    1951 Brush West
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Brush, Dodd, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1954 Map of Sterling
    1954 Map of Sterling
    1954 Sterling
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Sterling, Fort Morgan, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of Sterling
    1958 Map of Sterling
    1958 Sterling
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Sterling, Fort Morgan, and other nearby areas

  4. 1971 Map of Brush West, 1984 Print
    1971 Map of Brush West, 1984 Print
    1971 Brush West
    1984 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Brush, Dodd, and other nearby areas

  5. 1980 Map of Fort Morgan
    1980 Map of Fort Morgan
    1980 Fort Morgan
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Fort Morgan, Brush, and other nearby areas

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