Research Guides: Aerial Photos and Satellite Imagery: Colorado

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Index to CU Boulder’s Historical Aerial Photos Of Colorado (Digital Collection)
This is an index to over 4,700 digitized aerial photographs of Colorado from 1936-1947 that are owned by the Earth Sciences and Map Library, CU Boulder. If you do not find a photo for your area of interest, please contact us at rad@colorado.edu. The Map Library has more print photos that have not yet been digitized.
ColoradoView
Access to remotely-sensed data for Colorado
Index to Colorado School of Mines Historical Aerial Photos of Colorado
This is an index to aerial photographs of Colorado that are owned by the Arthur Lakes Library, Colorado School of Mines. Index contains links to download photos.

Other imagery or data for Colorado may be accessible through resources on the United States and World tab.

In the Library

Collection includes approximately 25,000 historical aerial photos of Colorado from the 1930 to the 2000s. Coverage varies depending on location within Colorado.
Digital aerial photos covering the City of Boulder, Boulder County and a portion of downtown Denver ranging from the 1950s through the 1990s are available in the Map Library. Some restrictions apply for public use.

To learn more about what photos are available for certain areas and to make an appointment to view aerial photos in the Earth Sciences & Map Library, please email rad@colorado.edu or call (303) 492-7578.