2000s (21st Century) Maps of San Juan County, Colorado

Explore 64 historic maps of San Juan County from the 2000s (21st Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 2000s — 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. 2001 Map of Howardsville, 2005 Print
    2001 Map of Howardsville, 2005 Print
    2001 Howardsville
    2005 Print · USGS
    The high San Juan Mountains are shown here at the turn of the millennium, documenting a landscape where historic mining claims meet federal wilderness. Researchers can trace the legacy of the silver boom through numerous sites like the Old Hundred Mine, Howardsville Cem, and the Pride of the West Mill.

  2. 2001 Map of Pole Creek Mountain, 2005 Print
    2001 Map of Pole Creek Mountain, 2005 Print
    2001 Pole Creek Mountain
    2005 Print · USGS
    High in the San Juan Mountains at the turn of the century, this survey tracks the rugged path of the Continental Divide. Hikers and historians can trace the National Scenic Trail past alpine landmarks like Cataract Lake and early mining prospects near Carson Peak.

  3. 2001 Map of Rio Grande Pyramid, 2005 Print
    2001 Map of Rio Grande Pyramid, 2005 Print
    2001 Rio Grande Pyramid
    2005 Print · USGS
    Hinsdale County’s high alpine wilderness is captured here at the turn of the twenty-first century, centered on the towering Rio Grande Pyramid. Researchers can trace the Continental Divide past The Window and follow the Bear Town Trail through the high basins.

  4. 2001 Map of Storm King Peak, 2005 Print
    2001 Map of Storm King Peak, 2005 Print
    2001 Storm King Peak
    2005 Print · USGS
    The San Juan high country comes alive in this 2001 survey, showing the wilderness at the turn of the millennium. Researchers can trace historic prospecting sites near Beartown (Site) and the challenging route over Hunchback Pass.

  5. 2011 Map of Snowdon Peak, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Snowdon Peak, 2011 Print
    2011 Snowdon Peak
    2011 Print · USGS
    The San Juan high country near Needleton is revealed in this 2011 survey, showing a landscape defined by mining history and steep drainages. Trace the legacy of mountain prospecting at Elk Park Mine and Andrus Mine, or find alpine landmarks like Molas Pass and Snowdon Peak.

  6. 2011 Map of Rio Grande Pyramid, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Rio Grande Pyramid, 2011 Print
    2011 Rio Grande Pyramid
    2011 Print · USGS
    The high San Juan wilderness in the early twenty-first century is revealed through its intricate alpine hydrology and soaring summits. Researchers and hikers can trace the headwaters of the Rio Grande and locate landmarks like The Window and the Rio Grande Pyramid.

  7. 2011 Map of Hermosa Peak, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Hermosa Peak, 2011 Print
    2011 Hermosa Peak
    2011 Print · USGS
    La Plata County during the early 2000s shows a landscape defined by historic mining and modern recreation in the high San Juans. Researchers can trace the legacy of mineral extraction at the Spanish King Number 1 Mine or locate early access points near Bolam Pass and Hermosa Park.

  8. 2011 Map of Storm King Peak, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Storm King Peak, 2011 Print
    2011 Storm King Peak
    2011 Print · USGS
    The high-altitude terrain of La Plata County is captured in the early 2000s, showcasing a landscape defined by the Needle Mountains. Mineral seekers and genealogists can trace historic claims like the Little May Mine and Good Hope Mine near Hunchback Pass.

  9. 2011 Map of Silverton, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Silverton, 2011 Print
    2011 Silverton
    2011 Print · USGS
    Silverton and the surrounding San Juan peaks are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showcasing a landscape dense with mining history. Genealogists and researchers can trace dozens of named prospects like the Brooklyn Mine and Chattanooga Mine, or locate the Hillside Cemetery.

  10. 2011 Map of Pole Creek Mountain, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Pole Creek Mountain, 2011 Print
    2011 Pole Creek Mountain
    2011 Print · USGS
    The high alpine drainages of San Juan County appear in detail during this early 2010s survey. Researchers can trace the headwaters of the Rio Grande and locate historical mining sites like the Napoleon Mine beneath the shadow of Pole Creek Mountain.

  11. 2011 Map of Engineer Mountain, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Engineer Mountain, 2011 Print
    2011 Engineer Mountain
    2011 Print · USGS
    La Plata County's high-country terrain is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape shaped by mining history and modern recreation. Researchers can locate the Sarah G Mine, trace the grounds of Harris Ranch, and explore sites like Mill Creek Lodge.

  12. 2011 Map of Howardsville, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Howardsville, 2011 Print
    2011 Howardsville
    2011 Print · USGS
    San Juan County’s high-altitude mining district is captured here at the start of the 21st century, centered on the historic junctions of the Animas River. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of specific claims and tunnels, from the Old Hundred Mine and Middleton to the high Stony Pass crossing.

  13. 2011 Map of Handies Peak, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Handies Peak, 2011 Print
    2011 Handies Peak
    2011 Print · USGS
    The high San Juan Mountains are shown here at the start of the 21st century, dominated by a vast network of historic mining claims and alpine passes. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Great American Mine, Dolly Varden Mine, and the settlement at Eureka.

  14. 2011 Map of Ophir, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Ophir, 2011 Print
    2011 Ophir
    2011 Print · USGS
    Ophir and its surrounding mining districts are captured here in a moment where industrial history meets high-mountain geography. Researchers can trace the heritage of the Ophir Loop and locate dozens of historic claims including the Gold King Mine and Ophir Tunnel Mine.

  15. 2011 Map of Ironton, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Ironton, 2011 Print
    2011 Ironton
    2011 Print · USGS
    The high San Juan Mountains are captured here in a period of modern documentation, showing a landscape defined by its mining heritage. Genealogists and historians can trace the specific locations of historic workings like the Revenue Mine, the Sutton Mill, and the settlement at Ironton.

  16. 2011 Map of Telluride, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Telluride, 2011 Print
    2011 Telluride
    2011 Print · USGS
    The high San Juan Mountains of the early twenty-first century reveal a landscape where world-class skiing meets a deep mining legacy. Trace the legacy of historic silver and gold claims like the Smuggler Mine and Liberty Bell Mine alongside modern landmarks like Mountain Village.

  17. 2013 Map of Rio Grande Pyramid, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Rio Grande Pyramid, 2013 Print
    2013 Rio Grande Pyramid
    2013 Print · USGS
    High in the San Juan Mountains during the early twenty-first century, this area marks the convergence of three Colorado counties along the Continental Divide. Hikers and historians can trace old routes like Beartown Trail 869 to landmarks like the Rio Grande Pyramid and The Window.

  18. 2013 Map of Handies Peak, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Handies Peak, 2013 Print
    2013 Handies Peak
    2013 Print · USGS
    The high alpine mining country of San Juan County is documented here during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace historic mountain routes over Engineer Pass and Cinnamon Pass or locate the settlement at Eureka and the Rose Cabin site.

  19. 2013 Map of Storm King Peak, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Storm King Peak, 2013 Print
    2013 Storm King Peak
    2013 Print · USGS
    The high peaks of the San Juan Mountains and the Continental Divide define this Colorado wilderness in the early twenty-first century. Hikers and researchers can trace the alpine routes of the Continental Divide Trail and the Colorado Trail past Storm King Peak and Eldorado Lake.

  20. 2013 Map of Ironton, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Ironton, 2013 Print
    2013 Ironton
    2013 Print · USGS
    In the high San Juan Mountains during the early twenty-first century, this landscape preserves the footprints of a storied mining heritage. Researchers can trace the winding Million Dollar Hwy past the Saratoga Smelter, Ironton, and Red Mountain Pass.

  21. 2013 Map of Pole Creek Mountain, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Pole Creek Mountain, 2013 Print
    2013 Pole Creek Mountain
    2013 Print · USGS
    The San Juan and Hinsdale county borderlands are shown here in the early twenty-first century as a preserved high-country wilderness. Researchers can trace the high-altitude paths of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and the headwaters of the Rio Grande near Pole Creek Mountain.

  22. 2013 Map of Telluride, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Telluride, 2013 Print
    2013 Telluride
    2013 Print · USGS
    In the early twenty-first century, the high peaks of the San Juans surrounding Telluride display a landscape where mining heritage meets mountain recreation. Modern researchers can trace historical landmarks like the Pandora Mill and Lone Tree Cem alongside iconic natural features such as Bridal Veil Falls.

  23. 2013 Map of Snowdon Peak, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Snowdon Peak, 2013 Print
    2013 Snowdon Peak
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Animas River valley and the high San Juan peaks come into sharp focus in this 2013 survey of the Colorado backcountry. Modern researchers can trace the rail-adjacent infrastructure at Needleton, follow the Million Dollar Hwy over Molas Pass, or locate remote summits in the Grenadier Range.

  24. 2013 Map of Howardsville, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Howardsville, 2013 Print
    2013 Howardsville
    2013 Print · USGS
    The silver-mining country of the San Juan Mountains is captured here just after the turn of the twenty-first century. Researchers can locate legacy mining sites such as the Pride of the West Mill and trace the paths of the Animas River and Cunningham Cr.

  25. 2013 Map of Engineer Mountain, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Engineer Mountain, 2013 Print
    2013 Engineer Mountain
    2013 Print · USGS
    High-altitude peaks and the famous Million Dollar Hwy define this San Juan National Forest region in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the development of the Purgatory Ski Area or locate the Cascade Summer Home Group and Harris Ranch.

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