Old Maps of Center, Colorado for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 21 historic maps of Center. 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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Center, CO maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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

  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. 1968 Map of Center North, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Center North, 1970 Print
    1968 Center North
    1970 Print · USGS
    The San Luis Valley’s intensive irrigation network is on full display in this late sixties survey of the area north of Center. Local researchers can trace the reach of the Farmers Union Canal and find family-named landmarks like Lanier Ranch and Meadow Ranch.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1968 Map of Center South, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Center South, 1970 Print
    1968 Center South
    1970 Print · USGS
    The San Luis Valley agricultural grid comes alive in the late sixties, showcasing a highly organized system of irrigation and rural settlement. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Sargent High Sch or the crossroads at Ansel and Dunul.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 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.

  12. 2010 Map of Center South, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Center South, 2010 Print
    2010 Center South
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Center, including Ansel, Dunul, and other nearby areas

  13. 2010 Map of Center North, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Center North, 2010 Print
    2010 Center North
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Center, including Saguache County, United States, and other nearby areas

  14. 2013 Map of Center South, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Center South, 2013 Print
    2013 Center South
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Center, including Ansel, Dunul, and other nearby areas

  15. 2013 Map of Center North, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Center North, 2013 Print
    2013 Center North
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Center, including Saguache County, United States, and other nearby areas

  16. 2016 Map of Center North, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Center North, 2016 Print
    2016 Center North
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Center, including Saguache County, United States, and other nearby areas

  17. 2016 Map of Center South, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Center South, 2016 Print
    2016 Center South
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Center, including Ansel, Dunul, and other nearby areas

  18. 2019 Map of Center North, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Center North, 2019 Print
    2019 Center North
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Center, including Saguache County, United States, and other nearby areas

  19. 2019 Map of Center South, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Center South, 2019 Print
    2019 Center South
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Center, including Ansel, Dunul, and other nearby areas

  20. 2022 Map of Center North, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Center North, 2022 Print
    2022 Center North
    2022 Print · USGS
    The agricultural heart of Saguache County is captured here in the early 2020s, anchored by the town of Center. Modern researchers can trace the vital irrigation networks of the Farmers Union Canal and San Luis Valley Irrigation Drain alongside landmarks like Leach Airport.

  21. 2022 Map of Center South, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Center South, 2022 Print
    2022 Center South
    2022 Print · USGS
    The San Luis Valley comes into focus in this modern survey, showing the complex irrigation networks of Rio Grande and Saguache counties. Trace the rural settlements of Ansel, Dunul, and Vastine alongside the vital Rio Grande Drain and Hiline Lateral.

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