1960s Maps of San Juan County, Colorado

Explore 9 historic maps of San Juan County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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San Juan County, CO maps

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  1. 1960 Map of Hermosa Peak, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Hermosa Peak, 1962 Print
    1960 Hermosa Peak
    1962 Print · USGS
    High in the Rico Mountains during the early sixties, this area shows the intersection of four Colorado counties amid mining and forest lands. Researchers can trace historic extraction sites like the Spanish King No 1 Mine and navigate through Bolam Pass or Tin Can Basin.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1960 Map of Engineer Mountain, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Engineer Mountain, 1962 Print
    1960 Engineer Mountain
    1962 Print · USGS
    The high San Juan Mountains are documented here in the early sixties as a rugged intersection of forest management and early recreation. Researchers can trace the routes of the Highline Trail, locate Harris Ranch, and identify historic sites like the Columbine Ranger Sta.
    7 unique versions available

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 1964 Map of Rio Grande Pyramid, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of Rio Grande Pyramid, 1967 Print
    1964 Rio Grande Pyramid
    1967 Print · USGS
    High in the San Juan Mountains during the mid-1960s, this area centers on the massive Rio Grande Pyramid and the headwaters of the Rio Grande. Trace the path of the Continental Divide and find remote alpine features like The Window and Ute Lake.
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1964 Map of Snowdon Peak, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of Snowdon Peak, 1967 Print
    1964 Snowdon Peak
    1967 Print · USGS
    The high San Juan Mountains are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing the intersection of alpine wilderness and mountain railroading. Researchers can trace the narrow-gauge route of the Denver and Rio Grande Western River through the stop at Needleton and up to the high-country waters of Molas Lake.
    5 unique versions available

  7. 1964 Map of Pole Creek Mountain, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of Pole Creek Mountain, 1967 Print
    1964 Pole Creek Mountain
    1967 Print · USGS
    Hinsdale and San Juan counties are shown at the height of the mid-sixties wilderness era, centered on the high ridges of the Continental Divide. Researchers can trace the routes of the Garita Stock Driveway and the Cuba Pack Trail past peaks like Carson Peak.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1964 Map of Storm King Peak, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of Storm King Peak, 1967 Print
    1964 Storm King Peak
    1967 Print · USGS
    The high peaks of the San Juan Mountains are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape of alpine lakes and mining prospects. Trace early mountain travel through Hunchback Pass or locate the Beartown (site) among summits like Storm King Peak.
    5 unique versions available

  9. 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

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