1970s Maps of Weld County, Colorado

Explore 45 historic maps of Weld County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Weld County, CO maps

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  1. 1971 Map of Hudson, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Hudson, 1972 Print
    1971 Hudson
    1972 Print · USGS
    The agricultural plains of Weld County come into focus during the early seventies, showing a landscape shaped by irrigation and rail. Researchers can trace the Burlington Northern line through Hudson and Tonville, or locate Mountain View Cem near the area's many reservoirs.

  2. 1972 Map of Dutch Girl Lake, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Dutch Girl Lake, 1974 Print
    1972 Dutch Girl Lake
    1974 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Colorado in the early seventies was a landscape of open range and emerging energy development. Genealogists and historians can locate the isolated Pilgrim Cem or trace the early distribution of Gas Wells and Oil Wells across Greasewood Flats.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1972 Map of Grover North, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Grover North, 1974 Print
    1972 Grover North
    1974 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Weld County come into focus during the early 1970s, where the high plains break into a dramatic escarpment. Trace the Burlington Northern railroad and the Home of Peace Cemetery near the community of Grover.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1972 Map of Chalk Bluffs SW, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Chalk Bluffs SW, 1974 Print
    1972 Chalk Bluffs SW
    1974 Print · USGS
    Weld County ranching and agricultural research are captured here in the early 1970s. Researchers can trace the hydrology of Owl Creek and Eastman Creek or locate the Central Plains Exper. Range Hdqrs. amidst a landscape of isolated wells.

  5. 1972 Map of Keota SE, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Keota SE, 1974 Print
    1972 Keota SE
    1974 Print · USGS
    The prairie landscape along the Weld and Morgan County line was dominated by rural resource extraction in the early 1970s. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Horst Cem and trace seasonal drainage along Bank Draw.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1972 Map of Briggsdale, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Briggsdale, 1974 Print
    1972 Briggsdale
    1974 Print · USGS
    The high plains of Weld County come into focus in the early 1970s, centered on the ranching and farming community of Briggsdale. Genealogists and historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade, locate the Briggsdale Cem, and explore the landforms of the Seven Cross Hills.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1972 Map of Keota NW, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Keota NW, 1974 Print
    1972 Keota NW
    1974 Print · USGS
    High plains ranching and resource extraction define this Weld County landscape during the early seventies. Genealogists and historians can trace the topography around Seven Cross Hill and locate industrial landmarks like a local Oil Well and Gravel Pits.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1972 Map of Chalk Bluffs East, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Chalk Bluffs East, 1974 Print
    1972 Chalk Bluffs East
    1974 Print · USGS
    Weld County ranchlands are captured here in the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by seasonal water and high plains escarpments. Researchers can locate Eagle Rock Ranch and its namesake Eagle Rock Res near the prominent Chalk Bluffs.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1972 Map of Carr East, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Carr East, 1974 Print
    1972 Carr East
    1974 Print · USGS
    Weld County and the Wyoming borderlands are captured in the early seventies as a hub of ranching and rail activity. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks like Stephens Windmill and the settlement at Carr along the Union Pacific Railroad.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1972 Map of Carr West, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Carr West, 1974 Print
    1972 Carr West
    1974 Print · USGS
    The high plains border where Colorado meets Wyoming was a vital rail corridor in the early 1970s. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the paths of the Union Pacific and Colorado and Southern past Warren and the Natural Fort.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1972 Map of Reno Reservoir, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Reno Reservoir, 1974 Print
    1972 Reno Reservoir
    1974 Print · USGS
    Weld County in the early 1970s shows a landscape organized by water and livestock in this rural Colorado survey. Researchers can trace the courses of Geary Creek and Willow Creek toward the critical local landmark of Reno Reservoir.

  12. 1972 Map of Hereford, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Hereford, 1974 Print
    1972 Hereford
    1974 Print · USGS
    Northern Weld County comes into focus in the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by the Burlington Northern railroad. Genealogists and historians can trace the local water and energy infrastructure through features like Hereford, Crow Creek, and scattered Wells.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1972 Map of Chalk Bluffs West, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Chalk Bluffs West, 1974 Print
    1972 Chalk Bluffs West
    1974 Print · USGS
    Weld County ranching lands and high plains topography are captured here in the early seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named water sources and landmarks like Milligan Well, McCormick Windmill, and the prominent Chalk Bluffs.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1972 Map of Cornish, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Cornish, 1974 Print
    1972 Cornish
    1974 Print · USGS
    Weld County ranching and irrigation patterns are clearly visible in this early 1970s study of the high plains. Researchers can trace rural lineages at the Flying G Ranch or locate the tiny settlements of Cornish and Anderson near the Old Railroad Grade.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1972 Map of Keota, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Keota, 1974 Print
    1972 Keota
    1974 Print · USGS
    The high plains of Weld County are shown here during the early 1970s, focused on the small settlement of Keota. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like the Cem, the Burlington Northern rail line, and the Wild Horse Reservoir.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1972 Map of Baker Draw, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Baker Draw, 1974 Print
    1972 Baker Draw
    1974 Print · USGS
    The high plains of Weld County come into focus during the early 1970s, showing a landscape shaped by seasonal water and energy infrastructure. Researchers can trace the path of the Pipeline across the terrain and locate water sources like Sand Res No 1 and Baker Draw.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1972 Map of Bushnell SW, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Bushnell SW, 1974 Print
    1972 Bushnell SW
    1974 Print · USGS
    The High Plains energy landscape of the early 1970s is captured here at the intersection of the Nebraska and Colorado borders. Local researchers can trace the footprint of the Oil Field and locate industrial landmarks like the Pipeline and various Oil Well sites.

  18. 1972 Map of Grover South, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Grover South, 1974 Print
    1972 Grover South
    1974 Print · USGS
    Weld County high plains life in the early seventies centers on the settlement of Grover. Genealogists and historians can locate the Sligo Cem, the local High Sch, and the extensive Keota Oil Field along the Burlington Northern rail line.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1972 Map of Grover SE, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Grover SE, 1974 Print
    1972 Grover SE
    1974 Print · USGS
    Weld County ranching and resource extraction lands are captured here during the early 1970s. Trace the seasonal flow of Wild Horse Creek or locate local landmarks like the settlement of Sidney and a prominent Radio Tower.
    3 unique versions available

  20. 1972 Map of Dover, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Dover, 1974 Print
    1972 Dover
    1974 Print · USGS
    Northern Weld County in the early 1970s is shown here as a landscape of wide-open ranch land and vital rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the small settlements of Dover and Miller along the Union Pacific railroad and Lone Tree Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1972 Map of Fosston, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Fosston, 1974 Print
    1972 Fosston
    1974 Print · USGS
    High Plains ranching and early transit define this Weld County landscape in the early seventies. Genealogists and historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade past Fosston to the community at Osgood Ch.

  22. 1972 Map of Chalk Bluffs SE, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Chalk Bluffs SE, 1974 Print
    1972 Chalk Bluffs SE
    1974 Print · USGS
    Northern Weld County in the early seventies shows a landscape of wide-open plains and vital watercourses. Genealogists and researchers can trace the paths of West Fork Willow Creek and Coal Creek or locate the distinctive Wildhorse Tit landmark.

  23. 1972 Map of Grover NE, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Grover NE, 1974 Print
    1972 Grover NE
    1974 Print · USGS
    The high plains of Weld County in the early seventies reveal a landscape of wide-open terrain and essential community landmarks. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Zion Ch, a local Cem, and the drainage of Sidney Draw.
    3 unique versions available

  24. 1972 Map of Carr SW, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Carr SW, 1974 Print
    1972 Carr SW
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Colorado high plains in the early seventies reveal a landscape of remote rail sidings and vital water management. Genealogists and researchers can trace the diagonal Colorado and Southern Railroad past Bulger and Agate, or locate the Indian Springs Mine.

  25. 1972 Map of Hereford SE, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Hereford SE, 1975 Print
    1972 Hereford SE
    1975 Print · USGS
    Weld County ranching lands and high plains drainages are captured in the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by water and wire. Trace the winding paths of Little Crow Creek and Geary Creek near the old sites of Porter and Willow.

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