Old Maps of Aspen, Colorado for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Aspen with 16 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 Aspen has changed over the decades.


Aspen, CO maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Aspen, 1958 Print
    1893 Map of Aspen, 1958 Print
    1893 Aspen
    1958 Print · USGS
    Silver mining in the Roaring Fork Valley was in full swing during the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace industrial roots at the Molly Gibson Mine, the early streets of Aspen, and the remote settlement of Ashcroft.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1895 Map of Aspen
    1895 Map of Aspen
    1895 Aspen
    1895 Print · USGS
    Silver mining and high-altitude rail dominate the Aspen area in the mid-1890s. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial footprint of the Molly Gibson Mine, locate the vanished streets of Ashcroft, and follow the Denver and Rio Grande R. R.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 1960 Map of Aspen, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Aspen, 1964 Print
    1960 Aspen
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Aspen valley in the late fifties was a landscape of deep mining history and mountain river junctions. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots at Red Butte Cemetery or explore the reach of the Smuggler Shaft and Little Annie Mine.
    5 unique versions available

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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

  12. 2011 Map of Aspen, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Aspen, 2011 Print
    2011 Aspen
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Aspen, including Lenado, Pitkin County, and other nearby areas

  13. 2013 Map of Aspen, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Aspen, 2013 Print
    2013 Aspen
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Aspen, including Lenado, Pitkin County, and other nearby areas

  14. 2016 Map of Aspen, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Aspen, 2016 Print
    2016 Aspen
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Aspen, including Lenado, Pitkin County, and other nearby areas

  15. 2019 Map of Aspen, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Aspen, 2019 Print
    2019 Aspen
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Aspen, including Lenado, Pitkin County, and other nearby areas

  16. 2022 Map of Aspen, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Aspen, 2022 Print
    2022 Aspen
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Aspen valley at the dawn of the 2020s shows a sophisticated landscape of mountain settlement and high-altitude recreation. Researchers can trace the layout of the Pitkin County Courthouse, explore the village of Lenado, and locate historic burial sites at Red Butte Cem and Ute Cem.

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