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1950s Maps of Summit County, Colorado

Explore 15 historic maps of Summit County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 1950s, 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 1950s, 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 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Summit County, CO maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Minturn, 1966 Print
    1950 Map of Minturn, 1966 Print
    1950 Minturn
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Eagle County was defined by deep canyons and high-altitude industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the railroad corridors of the Denver and Rio Grande Western, the mining operations at Gilman, and the footprint of Camp Hale Military Reservation.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1951 Map of Holy Cross
    1951 Map of Holy Cross
    1951 Holy Cross
    1951 Print · USGS
    High in the Sawatch Mountains during the post-war era, this region shows a landscape shaped by military training and alpine mining. Researchers can trace the layout of Camp Hale, locate the Homestake Mine, or find the high-altitude Evergreen Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1953 Map of Denver, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Denver, 1964 Print
    1953 Denver
    1964 Print · USGS
    Denver and the Colorado Front Range are captured here during a decade of post-war growth and military expansion. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail lines of the Union Pacific, locate the State Capitol, and explore historic mountain mining hubs like Central City.
    6 unique versions available
  10. 1957 Map of Denver
    1957 Map of Denver
    1957 Denver
    1957 Print · USGS
    Denver and the Colorado Front Range are seen here during a mid-century period of intense military and urban expansion. Trace the footprints of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal, the early United States Air Force Academy, and the Lowry AF Base.
  13. 1957 Map of Boreas Pass, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Boreas Pass, 1959 Print
    1957 Boreas Pass
    1959 Print · USGS
    The high Divide during the late fifties reveals a landscape of transitioning industry and vanished mining camps. You can trace the remnants of high-altitude life at Parkville, the Sally Barber Mine, and the Schattinger Homestead.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1957 Map of Leadville, 1978 Print
    1957 Map of Leadville, 1978 Print
    1957 Leadville
    1978 Print · USGS
    High-country mining and rail transport define the central Colorado Rockies during the mid-to-late twentieth century. Researchers can trace the industrial footprints of Gilman and Climax, find small rail stops like Malta, and follow the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1958 Map of Denver
    1958 Map of Denver
    1958 Denver
    1958 Print · USGS
    Denver and the Colorado Front Range are captured here during the mid-century suburban boom. Trace the footprints of military installations like Buckley Air Force Base alongside the established rail networks of the Colorado & Southern Ry.
  22. 1958 Map of Keystone, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Keystone, 1959 Print
    1958 Keystone
    1959 Print · USGS
    The high country of Summit County in the late fifties is captured here through its mining and water engineering history. Trace the Roberts Tunnel and Public Service Diversion alongside historic sites like Saints John and Keystone.
    8 unique versions available
  25. 1958 Map of Jefferson, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Jefferson, 1959 Print
    1958 Jefferson
    1959 Print · USGS
    The high alpine ranchlands of Park County come alive in the late 1950s as the high-country ranching era remains in full swing. Genealogists and historians can trace family properties like the Steiner Ranch or find remnants of the Old Railroad Grade and the Liesburg Homestead (Aband).
    7 unique versions available
  28. 1958 Map of Grays Peak, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Grays Peak, 1959 Print
    1958 Grays Peak
    1959 Print · USGS
    The high Continental Divide was a hub of mining and early skiing during the late fifties. Researchers can trace the legacy of high-altitude industry through the Waldorf Mine, the Old R R Grade, and the early footprint of the Arapaho Basin Ski Area.
    6 unique versions available
  31. 1958 Map of Montezuma, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Montezuma, 1960 Print
    1958 Montezuma
    1960 Print · USGS
    Montezuma and the surrounding high-country mining districts are captured here during the late fifties, just as post-war exploration revitalized these peaks. Researchers can locate dozens of named lode workings like the Pennsylvania Mine and Whale Mine, or trace routes over Webster Pass.
    5 unique versions available
  34. 1958 Map of Loveland Pass, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Loveland Pass, 1960 Print
    1958 Loveland Pass
    1960 Print · USGS
    High in the Rockies during the late fifties, this survey captures the intersection of three counties along the Continental Divide. Trace early mountain recreation and routes like the Loveland Ski Area Ski Lift and the Straight Creek Jeep Trail.
    5 unique versions available
  37. 1958 Map of Como, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Como, 1960 Print
    1958 Como
    1960 Print · USGS
    Park County ranching and Summit County mining collide at the Continental Divide during the late fifties. Genealogists can trace family holdings from the Slash 6 Ranch to the Liesburg Homestead or locate the historic Parkville and Como town sites.
    4 unique versions available
  40. 1958 Map of Montezuma, 1961 Print
    1958 Map of Montezuma, 1961 Print
    1958 Montezuma
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Colorado high country in the late fifties was a landscape of shifting industry, where old silver mines met emerging ski resorts. Researchers can trace historic claims like the Saints John Mine and explore high passes from Loveland Pass to Argentine Pass.
    5 unique versions available
  43. 1959 Map of Leadville
    1959 Map of Leadville
    1959 Leadville
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Colorado high country in the late fifties is a landscape of mining history and military training, from the streets of Leadville to the Camp Hale grounds. Genealogists and historians can trace the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR alongside now-deserted sites like Ashcroft and Independence.
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