Colorado Springs Historic Map Explorer

Colorado Springs Historic Map Explorer Website Launch

Tierra Plan LLC has launched an interactive map site called the Colorado Springs Historic Map Explorer. They have assembled a collection of twenty-four historic maps provided by the City of Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum and put them online. These fascinating maps are now available in an easy-to-use website for anyone who wants to explore the history and landscapes of the Colorado Springs region.

Here’s how it works

• Open the map: http://digitaldeepmap.com/cos/
• A timeline with historical map links is at the bottom. Drag the timeline left and right to see the map collection. 
• Click a map link on the timeline you are interested in. Try the 1885 Manitou Springs map, it’s really cool.
• The historic map will appear, and an information window will open at the left.
• Zoom in and pan to observe details in the map.  Zoom by double clicking the center of the map, or use the plus/minus control at the upper right.
• Use the transparency slider to compare the historic map to the modern map underneath.
• Click Change Historic Map to re-open the timeline and select another map. Or use the tab with the green arrow.
• Change the base map to satellite imagery using the selector at the upper right.

You can read more about the project here or by contacting Tierra Plan or The Pioneers Museum.