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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Pitkin County, Colorado

Explore 56 historic maps of Pitkin County from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Pitkin County, CO maps

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  1. 1909 Map of Mount Jackson, 1955 Print
    1909 Map of Mount Jackson, 1955 Print
    1909 Mount Jackson
    1955 Print · USGS
    Pitkin County was a thriving center of high-country mining and railroading during the early 1900s. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Colorado Midland Railway and locate vanished sites like Ashcroft and the Little Annie Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1911 Map of Mount Jackson
    1911 Map of Mount Jackson
    1911 Mount Jackson
    1911 Print · USGS
    The high Rockies of Pitkin and Eagle Counties are captured here at the peak of the mountain rail era. Researchers can trace the dual tracks of the Colorado Midland RR and the Denver and Rio Grande RR past Aspen and the Little Annie Mine.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1934 Map of Taylor Park, 1959 Print
    1934 Map of Taylor Park, 1959 Print
    1934 Taylor Park
    1959 Print · USGS
    Gunnison County high country in the mid-1930s reveals a landscape of industrial mining and remote ranching. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Gandy Ranch and Brown Ranch, or locate workings at Pieplant Mine and Star Mine.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1935 Map of Mount Elbert, 1955 Print
    1935 Map of Mount Elbert, 1955 Print
    1935 Mount Elbert
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Lake County high country comes alive in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape defined by mining, mountain trails, and the headwaters of the Arkansas. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail stops at Yale Sta, old mines like the Columbine Mine, and early mountain pathways like the Mt Elbert Trail.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1937 Map of Taylor Park
    1937 Map of Taylor Park
    1937 Taylor Park
    1937 Print · USGS
    The Sawatch Mountains and Gunnison National Forest are captured here in the 1930s during a peak era of alpine mining and ranching. Researchers can trace historic operations like the Forest Hill Mine and isolated outposts such as Dorchester or Bright Ranch.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1938 Map of Mount Elbert, 1944 Print
    1938 Map of Mount Elbert, 1944 Print
    1938 Mount Elbert
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Colorado high country in the late thirties is defined by its massive peaks and the industrial rail lines of the Arkansas River valley. Trace historic mining sites like Columbine Mine and rail stops at Malta and Yale Sta.
  19. 1939 Map of Mount Elbert
    1939 Map of Mount Elbert
    1939 Mount Elbert
    1939 Print · USGS
    The high peaks and mining corridors of Lake County are captured here in the late thirties as the industrial legacy of the Rockies met new conservation and water projects. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines through Leadville, locate the Columbine Mine, or find the Soda Springs Sch near the Arkansas River.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 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.
  25. 1949 Map of Holy Cross, 1955 Print
    1949 Map of Holy Cross, 1955 Print
    1949 Holy Cross
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Eagle River valley and the high-altitude terrain of the Sawatch Range are captured here just after the war. You can trace the military history of Camp Hale and find old mining claims like the Matchless Mine or the remote Holy Cross City.
    7 unique versions available
  28. 1951 Map of Holy Cross
    1951 Map of Holy Cross
    1951 Holy Cross
    1951 Print · USGS
    High in the Sawatch Mountains during the post-war era, this region shows a landscape shaped by military training and alpine mining. Researchers can trace the layout of Camp Hale, locate the Homestake Mine, or find the high-altitude Evergreen Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 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
  34. 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
  37. 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.
  40. 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.
  43. 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
  46. 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
  49. 1960 Map of Marble, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Marble, 1964 Print
    1960 Marble
    1964 Print · USGS
    The town of Marble and its famed high-altitude quarries are captured here in the early sixties. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Yule Quarry, locate the Marble Cem, and identify old homesteads like Bair Ranch and Prospect Ranch.
    5 unique versions available
  52. 1960 Map of Highland Peak, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Highland Peak, 1964 Print
    1960 Highland Peak
    1964 Print · USGS
    The high peaks of Pitkin County stand at the threshold of the modern ski era in this early 1960s survey. Hikers and historians can trace the network of irrigation ditches and remote campsites like Maroon Creek Campground 1 near Highland Peak and Burnt Mountain.
    4 unique versions available
  55. 1960 Map of Maroon Bells, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Maroon Bells, 1964 Print
    1960 Maroon Bells
    1964 Print · USGS
    The high peaks of the Elk Mountains define this Pitkin County landscape during the early 1960s. Outdoor enthusiasts and historians can trace the paths of the Minnehaha Trail and locate remote landmarks like Conundrum Hot Springs and the Conundrum Guard Station.
    8 unique versions available
  58. 1960 Map of Hayden Peak, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Hayden Peak, 1964 Print
    1960 Hayden Peak
    1964 Print · USGS
    High in the Elk Mountains during the early sixties, this area shows the intersection of mining history and nascent alpine recreation. Trace old mineral claims like Hope Mine and the Montezuma Mine or locate the site of Ashcroft.
    6 unique versions available
  61. 1960 Map of New York Peak, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of New York Peak, 1964 Print
    1960 New York Peak
    1964 Print · USGS
    The high alpine country of Pitkin County in the early sixties showcases a rugged landscape of water engineering and wilderness recreation. Trace the routes of a New York Collection Canal or find remote landmarks like Devils Punchbowl and Tabor Lake.
    5 unique versions available
  64. 1960 Map of Capitol Peak, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Capitol Peak, 1964 Print
    1960 Capitol Peak
    1964 Print · USGS
    Pitkin County’s high Elk Mountains were a domain of packers and ranchers in the early sixties. Follow the Pack Trails leading to Capitol Peak or locate the remote Capitol Creek Guard Station and Snowmass Falls Ranch.
    9 unique versions available
  67. 1960 Map of Redstone, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Redstone, 1964 Print
    1960 Redstone
    1964 Print · USGS
    The industrial and natural landscape of the Crystal River valley comes into focus in the early sixties. Researchers can trace local heritage through the Coke Ovens and Cem at Redstone, or locate remote Mines and the Penny Hot Springs.
    8 unique versions available
  70. 1960 Map of Snowmass Mountain, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Snowmass Mountain, 1964 Print
    1960 Snowmass Mountain
    1964 Print · USGS
    High in the Elk Mountains during the early 1960s, this area preserves the layout of remote mining camps and high-alpine passes. Researchers can trace the Schofield settlement and locate historic workings like the Baroni Mine and Silver Spruce Mine.
    9 unique versions available
  73. 1960 Map of Thimble Rock, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Thimble Rock, 1964 Print
    1960 Thimble Rock
    1964 Print · USGS
    High in the Rocky Mountains during the late fifties, this area shows a landscape defined by traditional pack routes and alpine watersheds. Trace the paths of the Woody Pack Trail and Midway Pack Trail to remote landmarks like Thimble Rock and Sawyer Lake.
    3 unique versions available
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