Old Maps of Ouray, Colorado for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 11 historic maps of Ouray. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Ouray.


Ouray, CO maps

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  1. 1902 Map of Ouray, 1963 Print
    1902 Map of Ouray, 1963 Print
    1902 Ouray
    1963 Print · USGS
    The mountain town of Ouray and its surrounding peaks were surveyed at the start of the twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the path of the Denver and Rio Grande R. R. through Bachelor Switch, Portland, and past the waters of Lake Lenore.

  2. 1904 Map of Ouray
    1904 Map of Ouray
    1904 Ouray
    1904 Print · USGS
    In the early 1900s, the mining hub of Ouray was already a critical terminal for the Denver and Rio Grande RR. Historians can trace the industrial corridor from Portland down to Ouray, finding sites like the New York Tunnel and the Hot Springs as they appeared over a century ago.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1909 Map of Montrose, 1960 Print
    1909 Map of Montrose, 1960 Print
    1909 Montrose
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Uncompahgre Valley and surrounding peaks come into focus during the first decade of the twentieth century. Researchers can trace the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR through Ridgway to Bachelor Switch and the Blaine Mine.

  4. 1911 Map of Montrose
    1911 Map of Montrose
    1911 Montrose
    1911 Print · USGS
    The Uncompahgre River valley and the Denver and Rio Grande RR define the landscape of this region before the First World War. Researchers can trace the early layout of Montrose, the mining influence at Blaine Mine, and the route through Ridgway.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1955 Map of Ouray, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Ouray, 1957 Print
    1955 Ouray
    1957 Print · USGS
    Ouray in the mid-fifties is captured here as a bustling mountain center defined by its deep mining heritage and rugged canyon geography. Researchers can trace the legacy of local industry through sites like the American Nettie Mine, the Silvershield Mill, and the winding Old Railroad Grade.
    9 unique versions available

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. 1983 Map of Montrose
    1983 Map of Montrose
    1983 Montrose
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Uncompahgre Valley and high San Juan peaks come together in the early eighties, showing a landscape defined by deep canyons and mountain mining towns. Genealogists and hikers can trace old routes near Ouray, Lake City, and the Pelican Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 2023 Map of Ouray, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Ouray, 2023 Print
    2023 Ouray
    2023 Print · USGS
    Ouray and the upper Uncompahgre River valley are shown in high detail during the early 2020s. Trace local history through the Ouray County Courthouse, the Cedar Hill Cem, and old mining sites like the Alpine Mine.

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