Old Maps of Fairplay, Colorado for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Fairplay with 27 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Fairplay has changed over the decades.


Fairplay, CO maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Leadville, 1955 Print
    1889 Map of Leadville, 1955 Print
    1889 Leadville
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Colorado high country at the peak of its mining era reveals a landscape of high-altitude rail lines and booming silver camps. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail routes of the Colorado Midland Railway, find the origins of Leadville, and locate mountain settlements like Alma and Kokomo.

  2. 1891 Map of Leadville
    1891 Map of Leadville
    1891 Leadville
    1891 Print · USGS
    The Silver City and its surrounding mining camps are caught at their industrial height in the 1880s and 90s. Trace the competing rail lines and high-altitude settlements from Holy Cross City to the busy streets of Leadville and London Park City.
    7 unique versions available

  3. 1942 Map of Leadville, 1943 Print
    1942 Map of Leadville, 1943 Print
    1942 Leadville
    1943 Print · USGS
    High in the Rockies during the early war years, this area served as a critical hub for military training and mining operations. Trace the rail lines of the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR and find local landmarks like the U. S. Fish Hatchery or the Adelaide mine.

  4. 1953 Map of Denver, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Denver, 1964 Print
    1953 Denver
    1964 Print · USGS
    Denver and the Colorado Front Range are captured here during a decade of post-war growth and military expansion. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail lines of the Union Pacific, locate the State Capitol, and explore historic mountain mining hubs like Central City.
    6 unique versions available

  5. 1956 Map of Fairplay East, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Fairplay East, 1957 Print
    1956 Fairplay East
    1957 Print · USGS
    High-altitude ranching and mining legacies meet near Fairplay during the mid-fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace family landholdings like Cargill Ranch and Trout Creek Ranch or follow the path of the Old Railroad Grade.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1957 Map of Denver
    1957 Map of Denver
    1957 Denver
    1957 Print · USGS
    Denver and the Colorado Front Range are seen here during a mid-century period of intense military and urban expansion. Trace the footprints of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal, the early United States Air Force Academy, and the Lowry AF Base.

  7. 1957 Map of Leadville, 1978 Print
    1957 Map of Leadville, 1978 Print
    1957 Leadville
    1978 Print · USGS
    High-country mining and rail transport define the central Colorado Rockies during the mid-to-late twentieth century. Researchers can trace the industrial footprints of Gilman and Climax, find small rail stops like Malta, and follow the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1958 Map of Denver
    1958 Map of Denver
    1958 Denver
    1958 Print · USGS
    Denver and the Colorado Front Range are captured here during the mid-century suburban boom. Trace the footprints of military installations like Buckley Air Force Base alongside the established rail networks of the Colorado & Southern Ry.

  9. 1959 Map of Leadville
    1959 Map of Leadville
    1959 Leadville
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Colorado high country in the late fifties is a landscape of mining history and military training, from the streets of Leadville to the Camp Hale grounds. Genealogists and historians can trace the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR alongside now-deserted sites like Ashcroft and Independence.

  10. 1960 Map of Denver
    1960 Map of Denver
    1960 Denver
    1960 Print · USGS
    Denver and the Colorado Front Range are seen here at a pivotal moment of postwar expansion into the plains and foothills. Researchers can trace the mid-century rail network of the Denver & Rio Grande Western RR and locate historic institutional landmarks like Buckley Field and the Colorado School of Mines.

  11. 1960 Map of Leadville
    1960 Map of Leadville
    1960 Leadville
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Colorado high country in the mid-fifties comes alive through its mining camps, river valleys, and rail lines. Trace the industrial legacy of the Climax Molybdenum Mine and explore the alpine reaches of the Camp Hale Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1960 Map of Fairplay West, 1963 Print
    1960 Map of Fairplay West, 1963 Print
    1960 Fairplay West
    1963 Print · USGS
    Park County high country during the early 1960s shows a landscape shaped by mining and water engineering. Trace the historic Sacramento (Site), locate the Barco Mine, and follow the complex network of the Fairplay Mining Ditch.
    4 unique versions available

  13. 1962 Map of Leadville
    1962 Map of Leadville
    1962 Leadville
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Colorado high country in the early sixties was a rugged landscape of mining camps, military training grounds, and emerging ski towns. Researchers can trace the legacy of Camp Hale, locate the Molybdenum mine near Leadville, and follow the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR through the canyons.

  14. 1964 Map of Leadville
    1964 Map of Leadville
    1964 Leadville
    1964 Print · USGS
    Colorado's high country is captured here during the mid-1960s, showing the intersection of mining history and mountain transport. Trace the legacy of high-altitude industry at the Climax Molybdenum Mine or follow the rails of the Colorado and Southern Ry past Leadville.

  15. 1983 Map of Leadville
    1983 Map of Leadville
    1983 Leadville
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Colorado high country in the early eighties shows a landscape of world-class peaks and deep-rooted mining industry. Trace the historic tracks of the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR and locate high-altitude operations like the Climax Mine or London Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1983 Map of Bailey
    1983 Map of Bailey
    1983 Bailey
    1983 Print · USGS
    Park County and the high Front Range are captured here during the early 1980s as traditional mountain settlements met new development patterns. Genealogists and researchers can trace the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad and old mountain hamlets like Bailey, Webster, and Garo.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1994 Map of Fairplay West, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of Fairplay West, 1998 Print
    1994 Fairplay West
    1998 Print · USGS
    Park County high country comes into focus in the 1990s as a landscape of former mining camps and timber operations. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Sacramento, the Duquesne Smelter, and the Almgren Tie Camp.

  18. 2010 Map of Fairplay East, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Fairplay East, 2010 Print
    2010 Fairplay East
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairplay, including Park County, United States, and other nearby areas

  19. 2011 Map of Fairplay West, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Fairplay West, 2011 Print
    2011 Fairplay West
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairplay, including Park County, United States, and other nearby areas

  20. 2013 Map of Fairplay East, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Fairplay East, 2013 Print
    2013 Fairplay East
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairplay, including Park County, United States, and other nearby areas

  21. 2013 Map of Fairplay West, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Fairplay West, 2013 Print
    2013 Fairplay West
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairplay, including Park County, United States, and other nearby areas

  22. 2016 Map of Fairplay East, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Fairplay East, 2016 Print
    2016 Fairplay East
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairplay, including Park County, United States, and other nearby areas

  23. 2016 Map of Fairplay West, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Fairplay West, 2016 Print
    2016 Fairplay West
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairplay, including Park County, United States, and other nearby areas

  24. 2019 Map of Fairplay West, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Fairplay West, 2019 Print
    2019 Fairplay West
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairplay, including Park County, United States, and other nearby areas

  25. 2019 Map of Fairplay East, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Fairplay East, 2019 Print
    2019 Fairplay East
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairplay, including Park County, United States, and other nearby areas

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