1940s Maps of Summit County, Colorado

Explore 4 historic maps of Summit County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Summit County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Summit County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Summit County, CO maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Mount Powell
    1940 Map of Mount Powell
    1940 Mount Powell
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Summit County, including Doenz Place, Sheephorn, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1942 Map of Leadville, 1943 Print
    1942 Map of Leadville, 1943 Print
    1942 Leadville
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Summit County, including Breckenridge, Leadville, and other nearby areas

  3. 1945 Map of Mount Lincoln
    1945 Map of Mount Lincoln
    1945 Mount Lincoln
    1945 Print · USGS
    Covers Summit County, including Breckenridge, Blue River, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1949 Map of Holy Cross, 1955 Print
    1949 Map of Holy Cross, 1955 Print
    1949 Holy Cross
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Summit County, including Leadville, Leadville Junction, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available

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