1960s Maps of Ouray County, Colorado

Explore 20 historic maps of Ouray County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Ouray County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Ouray County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.


Ouray County, CO maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 1961 Map of Durango
    1961 Map of Durango
    1961 Durango
    1961 Print · USGS
    The high San Juan country in the early sixties is shown here as a network of historic mining towns and early reservoir projects. Genealogists and researchers can trace the Denver & Rio Grande Western RR as it connects Durango, Silverton, and Arboles.

  4. 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.

  5. 1963 Map of Durango
    1963 Map of Durango
    1963 Durango
    1963 Print · USGS
    The San Juan Mountains and San Luis Valley are captured here in the early 1950s as mining, rail, and tribal lands shaped the region. Researchers can trace the Denver & Rio Grande Western RR through high-country towns like Telluride and Silverton, or locate landmarks such as the Asiatic Mine.

  6. 1963 Map of Buckhorn Lakes, 1966 Print
    1963 Map of Buckhorn Lakes, 1966 Print
    1963 Buckhorn Lakes
    1966 Print · USGS
    Ouray and Montrose counties in the early 1960s were a landscape of high-country ranching and mining. Researchers can trace the heritage of remote landmarks like Comerer Ranch, Tyler Mine, and the high-altitude waters of Buckhorn Lakes.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1963 Map of Courthouse Mountain, 1966 Print
    1963 Map of Courthouse Mountain, 1966 Print
    1963 Courthouse Mountain
    1966 Print · USGS
    The high alpine country of the Uncompahgre National Forest is documented here in the early 1960s. Researchers can locate remote landmarks like the Kennedy Mine, the Jackson Guard Station, and the distinct profile of Chimney Rock.
    5 unique versions available

  8. 1963 Map of Washboard Rock, 1966 Print
    1963 Map of Washboard Rock, 1966 Print
    1963 Washboard Rock
    1966 Print · USGS
    Montrose and Gunnison counties appear here in the early 1960s, a rugged high-country landscape defined by the Cimarron River. Researchers can trace remote alpine routes via Jeep Trails past Washboard Rock and the Big Cimarron Ranch.
    5 unique versions available

  9. 1963 Map of Wetterhorn Peak, 1966 Print
    1963 Map of Wetterhorn Peak, 1966 Print
    1963 Wetterhorn Peak
    1966 Print · USGS
    The high San Juan peaks near the Ouray and Hinsdale county lines were still a rugged mining and pack-trail frontier in the early sixties. Researchers can trace historic access routes like the Cow Creek Trail and old workings at Porphyry Basin and Wetterhorn Peak.
    7 unique versions available

  10. 1963 Map of Dallas, 1966 Print
    1963 Map of Dallas, 1966 Print
    1963 Dallas
    1966 Print · USGS
    Ouray County comes into focus in the early sixties as the railroad era gives way to local water and mountain commerce. Genealogists and researchers can trace the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Grade and find landmarks like Orvis Hot Spring and the County Fairground.
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1963 Map of Colona, 1966 Print
    1963 Map of Colona, 1966 Print
    1963 Colona
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Uncompahgre valley at the Montrose and Ouray county line shows a thriving mid-century ranching and rail corridor. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Denver and Rio Grande Western line through Colona and locate the Colona Cem.
    4 unique versions available

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 1966 Map of Durango
    1966 Map of Durango
    1966 Durango
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Colorado and the New Mexico borderlands are shown here in the mid-1960s, a time when the narrow-gauge rail network still tied the high peaks to the valley floor. Researchers can trace the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad between settlements like Silverton, Antonito, and Pagosa Springs.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1967 Map of Mount Sneffels, 1971 Print
    1967 Map of Mount Sneffels, 1971 Print
    1967 Mount Sneffels
    1971 Print · USGS
    The high peaks of the San Juan Mountains are captured here in the late 1960s, showing a land of alpine basins and early mining remnants. Trace the Old RR Grade and find historic high-country outposts like Vance Place, Kelly Camp, and the Blaine Mine.
    5 unique versions available

  16. 1967 Map of Horsefly Peak, 1971 Print
    1967 Map of Horsefly Peak, 1971 Print
    1967 Horsefly Peak
    1971 Print · USGS
    High-country ranching and timber lands in the Uncompahgre region are captured here in the late sixties. Trace historical grazing boundaries and water improvements from Hofmann Ranch to remote outposts like Phillips Camp and Mexican Cabin Spring.
    4 unique versions available

  17. 1967 Map of Sams, 1971 Print
    1967 Map of Sams, 1971 Print
    1967 Sams
    1971 Print · USGS
    The San Miguel high country is captured here in the late 1960s, showing a landscape defined by ranching, mountain transit, and the peaks of the Uncompahgre National Forest. Researchers can trace the path of the Old RR Grade and locate historic sites like Hastings Ranch and Noel.
    5 unique versions available

  18. 1967 Map of Ridgway, 1971 Print
    1967 Map of Ridgway, 1971 Print
    1967 Ridgway
    1971 Print · USGS
    The town of Ridgway and the river-bottom lands of Ouray County are captured here in the late sixties. Researchers can trace the path of the Denver and Rio Grande Western and old local landmarks like the Dallas Park Cem and Elephant Reservoir.
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1967 Map of Hotchkiss Reservoir, 1971 Print
    1967 Map of Hotchkiss Reservoir, 1971 Print
    1967 Hotchkiss Reservoir
    1971 Print · USGS
    High-altitude grazing and forestry camps define this Montrose County landscape in the late 1960s. Genealogists and historians can trace seasonal sites like Jutten Camp and Weimer Camp alongside a complex network of upland reservoirs including Hotchkiss Reservoir.
    3 unique versions available

  20. 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.

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