Old Maps of Buford, Colorado for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 14 historic maps of Buford. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Buford, CO maps

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  1. 1906 Map of Grand Hogback, 1959 Print
    1906 Map of Grand Hogback, 1959 Print
    1906 Grand Hogback
    1959 Print · USGS
    Garfield County at the turn of the century shows a frontier landscape defined by the rugged Grand Hogback and the vital Colorado River corridor. Researchers can trace early rail stops and rural outposts like Dinner Sta, Antlers, and the riverside town of Silt.

  2. 1910 Map of Grand Hogback
    1910 Map of Grand Hogback
    1910 Grand Hogback
    1910 Print · USGS
    Garfield and Rio Blanco counties appear at the height of the early railroad era, defined by the towering spine of the Grand Hogback. Local historians can trace the early rail stops and river settlements like Rio Blanco, Antlers, and Dinner Sta.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 1966 Map of Buford, 1970 Print
    1966 Map of Buford, 1970 Print
    1966 Buford
    1970 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the north and south forks of the White River in the 1960s serves as a gateway to the high wilderness. Researchers can trace remote alpine routes like the Pack Trail toward The Flat Tops and locate the White River Community House near the Buford Ranger Sta.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1981 Map of Glenwood Springs, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Glenwood Springs, 1982 Print
    1981 Glenwood Springs
    1982 Print · USGS
    Garfield County in the early eighties was defined by the energy industry and the deep valley of the Colorado River. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridor of the Denver and Rio Grande Western through Glenwood Springs and locate industrial landmarks like the Anvil Points Oil Shale Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 2011 Map of Buford, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Buford, 2011 Print
    2011 Buford
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Buford, including Rio Blanco County, United States, and other nearby areas

  11. 2013 Map of Buford, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Buford, 2013 Print
    2013 Buford
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Buford, including Rio Blanco County, United States, and other nearby areas

  12. 2016 Map of Buford, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Buford, 2016 Print
    2016 Buford
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Buford, including Rio Blanco County, United States, and other nearby areas

  13. 2019 Map of Buford, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Buford, 2019 Print
    2019 Buford
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Buford, including Rio Blanco County, United States, and other nearby areas

  14. 2022 Map of Buford, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Buford, 2022 Print
    2022 Buford
    2022 Print · USGS
    The area surrounding the forks of the White River comes into focus in this recent survey. Researchers can trace remote high-country landmarks like the Flying Dog Ranch Airstrip, Stillwater Valley, and Bar-Bel Lake.

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