1970s Maps of Pitkin County, Colorado

Explore 3 historic maps of Pitkin 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 Pitkin 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 Pitkin County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Pitkin County, CO maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Nast, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Nast, 1973 Print
    1970 Nast
    1973 Print · USGS
    The high Rockies of Pitkin and Eagle counties are shown here in the 1970s, as massive water diversion projects reshaped the local hydrology. Researchers can trace the path of the Charles H. Boustead Tunnel, locate the settlement of Nast, or find the high-altitude Kiln near Sellar Park.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1970 Map of Homestake Reservoir, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Homestake Reservoir, 1973 Print
    1970 Homestake Reservoir
    1973 Print · USGS
    The high alpine country of the Sawatch Range is documented here during a period of significant water engineering and mining legacy. You can trace the historic Old RR Grade toward Hagerman Pass or locate old mine workings like the St Kevin Shaft and Homestake Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1970 Map of Meredith, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Meredith, 1973 Print
    1970 Meredith
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Fryingpan River valley in the early seventies shows a landscape of mountain settlements and significant water engineering. Researchers can trace the river's path from Meredith to Norrie, locating the CH9 Chapman Tunnel and the Diamond J Ranch.
    4 unique versions available

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