1970s Maps of Ouray County, Colorado

Explore 3 historic maps of Ouray County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Ouray County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Ouray County, CO maps

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  1. 1973 Map of Pryor Creek, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Pryor Creek, 1975 Print
    1973 Pryor Creek
    1975 Print · USGS
    High-altitude forest management and remote camps define this Colorado landscape during the 1970s. Researchers can trace historic access routes like the Old Paradox Road while locating the Silesca Guard Sta and Donley Camp.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1973 Map of Antone Spring, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Antone Spring, 1976 Print
    1973 Antone Spring
    1976 Print · USGS
    Montrose and Ouray Counties are shown in the 1970s as a landscape of high-altitude camps and primitive trails. You can trace the routes of the Roubideau Trail and Transfer Road to historic sites like Gray Cow Camp and Darling Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1973 Map of Government Springs, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Government Springs, 1976 Print
    1973 Government Springs
    1976 Print · USGS
    The high mesa country of the San Juan foothills is documented here in the early 1970s, showing a landscape defined by forest boundaries and remote water sources. Researchers can trace historic access routes like Dave Wood Road and locate specific landmarks such as Government Springs and Dewdrop Springs.
    3 unique versions available

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