Old Maps of Alpine, Colorado for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Alpine 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 Alpine has changed over the decades.


Alpine, CO maps

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  1. 1914 Map of Creede
    1914 Map of Creede
    1914 Creede
    1914 Print · USGS
    Mineral County mining camps and silver-era infrastructure are preserved in this pre-war survey. Genealogists and historians can trace industrial landmarks like the Nelson Tunnel alongside early settlements including Bachelor, Sunnyside, and Spar City.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1916 Map of Creede
    1916 Map of Creede
    1916 Creede
    1916 Print · USGS
    The silver boom of the San Juan Mountains is in full swing on this 1910s survey of the upper Rio Grande. Researchers can trace mining claims and tunnels at Bachelor, locate the Emma Mine, or find the old Pfeiffer School near Granger.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1945 Map of Durango
    1945 Map of Durango
    1945 Durango
    1945 Print · USGS
    Southwest Colorado and Northern New Mexico at mid-century are defined by the high peaks of the San Juan Range and the tribal lands of the Southern Ute. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the D & R G W RR and locate local landmarks like Animas City and the Blanco Basin School.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1953 Map of Durango, 1963 Print
    1953 Map of Durango, 1963 Print
    1953 Durango
    1963 Print · USGS
    The high peaks of the San Juan Mountains and the Colorado mining country are shown here as they appeared in the early fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rail lines of the D & R G W RR and locate historic mining camps like Silverton, Ouray, and Old Ophir.

  5. 1954 Map of Durango
    1954 Map of Durango
    1954 Durango
    1954 Print · USGS
    Southern Colorado in the mid-1950s was defined by high-altitude mining towns and the expansion of water storage in the San Luis Valley. Trace the narrow-gauge Denver & Rio Grande Western RR as it connects Durango to mountain outposts like Silverton and Creede.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1961 Map of Durango
    1961 Map of Durango
    1961 Durango
    1961 Print · USGS
    The high San Juan country in the early sixties is shown here as a network of historic mining towns and early reservoir projects. Genealogists and researchers can trace the Denver & Rio Grande Western RR as it connects Durango, Silverton, and Arboles.

  7. 1963 Map of Durango
    1963 Map of Durango
    1963 Durango
    1963 Print · USGS
    The San Juan Mountains and San Luis Valley are captured here in the early 1950s as mining, rail, and tribal lands shaped the region. Researchers can trace the Denver & Rio Grande Western RR through high-country towns like Telluride and Silverton, or locate landmarks such as the Asiatic Mine.

  8. 1966 Map of Durango
    1966 Map of Durango
    1966 Durango
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Colorado and the New Mexico borderlands are shown here in the mid-1960s, a time when the narrow-gauge rail network still tied the high peaks to the valley floor. Researchers can trace the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad between settlements like Silverton, Antonito, and Pagosa Springs.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1967 Map of South Fork East, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of South Fork East, 1969 Print
    1967 South Fork East
    1969 Print · USGS
    In the Rio Grande valley during the late 1960s, the river and rail network defined local commerce and transit. Researchers can trace the path of the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad past Holy Family Mission and the small cemetery near Agua Ramon.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1982 Map of Del Norte, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Del Norte, 1983 Print
    1982 Del Norte
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande Valley and San Juan Mountains are seen here in the early eighties, transitioning from rugged alpine peaks to the irrigated San Luis Valley plains. Researchers can trace the Denver and Rio Grande Western rail line and locate old regional hubs like Creede, Monte Vista, and Wagon Wheel Gap.

  11. 2001 Map of South Fork East, 2005 Print
    2001 Map of South Fork East, 2005 Print
    2001 South Fork East
    2005 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande valley near the turn of the millennium shows a landscape of mountain forests and irrigated riverside settlements. Trace local history through the Holy Family Mission, the small community of Gerrard, and the high waters of Lost Lake.

  12. 2011 Map of South Fork East, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of South Fork East, 2011 Print
    2011 South Fork East
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Alpine, including South Fork, Gerrard, and other nearby areas

  13. 2013 Map of South Fork East, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of South Fork East, 2013 Print
    2013 South Fork East
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Alpine, including South Fork, Gerrard, and other nearby areas

  14. 2016 Map of South Fork East, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of South Fork East, 2016 Print
    2016 South Fork East
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Alpine, including South Fork, Gerrard, and other nearby areas

  15. 2019 Map of South Fork East, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of South Fork East, 2019 Print
    2019 South Fork East
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Alpine, including South Fork, Gerrard, and other nearby areas

  16. 2022 Map of South Fork East, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of South Fork East, 2022 Print
    2022 South Fork East
    2022 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Rio Grande and South Fork comes alive in this 2022 survey of the high mountain valley. Trace local land use through settlements like Alpine and Gerrard, or follow mountain access via the Embargo Creek Trl and Wolf Creek Rd.

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