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

Explore 125 historic maps of Saguache 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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Saguache County, CO maps

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  1. 1905 Map of San Cristobal, 1963 Print
    1905 Map of San Cristobal, 1963 Print
    1905 San Cristobal
    1963 Print · USGS
    The high peaks of the San Juan Mountains are recorded here just after the turn of the century as mining and high-altitude ranching shaped the area. Researchers can trace the layout of early settlements like Whitecross and Sherman or locate the Lakemans Fishponds near the Continental Divide.

  2. 1907 Map of San Cristobal
    1907 Map of San Cristobal
    1907 San Cristobal
    1907 Print · USGS
    Hinsdale and Mineral counties are shown during the early years of the national forest system, following the Continental Divide through high alpine peaks. Genealogists and researchers can trace the locations of mining-era settlements like Whitecross and Carson, or remote sites like Lakemans Fishponds.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1908 Map of Uncompahgre, 1954 Print
    1908 Map of Uncompahgre, 1954 Print
    1908 Uncompahgre
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Gunnison River canyon and high mesas defined life in this corner of Colorado during the early twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad line through mountain outposts like Sapinero, Cebolla, and the Gunnison Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1911 Map of Uncompahgre
    1911 Map of Uncompahgre
    1911 Uncompahgre
    1911 Print · USGS
    The Colorado high country at the start of the twentieth century reveals a landscape of isolated mining camps and vital mountain railways. Genealogists and historians can trace the Denver and Rio Grande RR through Sapinero to remote operations like the Gunnison Mine and Capitol City.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 1915 Map of Del Norte, 1957 Print
    1915 Map of Del Norte, 1957 Print
    1915 Del Norte
    1957 Print · USGS
    The San Luis Valley was a thriving agricultural and rail hub during the early twentieth century. Researchers can trace the legacy of early settlements and rural schoolhouses like La Garita School, Swede Lane School, and the Denver and Rio Grande rail line.

  7. 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

  8. 1917 Map of Del Norte
    1917 Map of Del Norte
    1917 Del Norte
    1917 Print · USGS
    The San Luis Valley thrives in the mid-1910s as irrigation transforms the high desert into a productive agricultural hub. Researchers can locate dozens of country schools like Eureka School and trace the Denver and Rio Grande rail corridor through Monte Vista.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 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

  10. 1950 Map of Valley View Hot Springs, 1970 Print
    1950 Map of Valley View Hot Springs, 1970 Print
    1950 Valley View Hot Springs
    1970 Print · USGS
    Saguache, Colorado is shown here during the post-war era when rural schools and coal mining operations still dotted the plains. Researchers can locate named sites like Valley View School or trace family mining history at the Sunset Mine and Diamond Mines.

  11. 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.

  12. 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

  13. 1954 Map of Iris NW, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Iris NW, 1955 Print
    1954 Iris NW
    1955 Print · USGS
    The high-country border of Gunnison and Saguache counties is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by seasonal creeks and high-altitude trails. Researchers can trace the path of South Beaver Creek or locate the remote Landing Field (Emergency) and the New Mexico Principal Meridian.
    7 unique versions available

  14. 1954 Map of Iola, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Iola, 1955 Print
    1954 Iola
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Gunnison River valley in the mid-1950s remains a landscape of ranching outposts and historic river crossings. Genealogists and researchers can trace the old railroad grade through Iola and Hierro, or locate family sites like the Shaw Ranch and Kezar.
    8 unique versions available

  15. 1954 Map of Trinidad, 1963 Print
    1954 Map of Trinidad, 1963 Print
    1954 Trinidad
    1963 Print · USGS
    Southern Colorado is captured here during the mid-fifties, showing the vital rail-and-river connections between the San Luis Valley and the eastern foothills. Researchers can trace the Denver and Rio Grande Western line and locate rural landmarks like Malachite School and San Luis.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1954 Map of Pueblo, 1966 Print
    1954 Map of Pueblo, 1966 Print
    1954 Pueblo
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Colorado comes alive in this survey of the Front Range and the high plains as the region expanded after the war. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through rural landmarks like Hanover Church, Pioneer Cemetery, and the Grandview School.
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1955 Map of Trinidad, 1976 Print
    1955 Map of Trinidad, 1976 Print
    1955 Trinidad
    1976 Print · USGS
    Southern Colorado during the mid-fifties is defined by the high-altitude agriculture of the San Luis Valley and the peaks of the Culebra Range. Genealogists can trace early settlements and rural schoolhouses like Medina Plaza, San Luis, and the Trujillo Creek School.

  18. 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

  19. 1957 Map of Pueblo
    1957 Map of Pueblo
    1957 Pueblo
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Colorado comes alive as the Front Range urban centers expand alongside massive Cold War military installations. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Stone City, rural sites like Hanover School, and the industrial Canon Imperial Mine.

  20. 1958 Map of Trinidad
    1958 Map of Trinidad
    1958 Trinidad
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southern Colorado in the late fifties was a landscape of high-altitude agriculture and coal production, centered on the San Luis Valley. Local historians can trace old community centers like the Malachite School or follow the mining and rail activity near Walsenburg and the Allen Mine.

  21. 1958 Map of Pueblo
    1958 Map of Pueblo
    1958 Pueblo
    1958 Print · USGS
    Colorado's Front Range and Arkansas River Valley come alive in the late fifties, showing the transition from historic mining districts to major military and rail hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots in ranching communities and find landmarks like Cripple Creek, Manitou, and the Hanover School.

  22. 1959 Map of Trinidad
    1959 Map of Trinidad
    1959 Trinidad
    1959 Print · USGS
    The San Luis Valley and the high Sangre de Cristo peaks are documented here in the late fifties, during a period of steady ranching and rail activity. Genealogy researchers can locate family-named landmarks and rural institutions like Trujillo Creek School and the historic San Luis settlement.

  23. 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.

  24. 1959 Map of Electric Peak, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Electric Peak, 1961 Print
    1959 Electric Peak
    1961 Print · USGS
    Custer and Saguache counties meet along the high peaks of the Sangre de Cristos during the late fifties. Genealogists can trace family footprints at the King Homestead and Hutchinson Homestead or locate the historic Ula Cem.
    6 unique versions available

  25. 1959 Map of Creede, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Creede, 1961 Print
    1959 Creede
    1961 Print · USGS
    Mineral County mining peaks in the late fifties as the Denver and Rio Grande Western rail line reaches deep into the mountains. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous silver claims and local landmarks like the Amethyst Mine, the Historical Cem, and Fremont Sch No 1.
    6 unique versions available

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