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1950s Maps of Albuquerque, New Mexico

Explore 15 historic maps of Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque'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.
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Start exploring Albuquerque's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Albuquerque, NM maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Hubbell Spring, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Hubbell Spring, 1953 Print
    1952 Hubbell Spring
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Isleta Pueblo region in the early fifties shows a rugged landscape of ranching and early aviation infrastructure. Researchers can trace the boundaries of Mc Cormick Ranch and locate remote landmarks like Hubble Spring and the Ojo de la Cabra spring.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1952 Map of Isleta, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Isleta, 1954 Print
    1952 Isleta
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande valley south of Albuquerque was a complex network of irrigation and transit in the early fifties. Local historians can trace the foundations of Pajarito and Isleta Pueblo alongside landmarks like St Andres Ch and the Isleta Diversion Dam.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1954 Map of Sandia Crest, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Sandia Crest, 1955 Print
    1954 Sandia Crest
    1955 Print · USGS
    The high peaks and deep canyons of Bernalillo County come into sharp focus in the mid-1950s as recreation and infrastructure began to expand. Genealogists and hikers can trace old routes like the La Luz Trail or locate remote landmarks like Ellis Ranch and Cañoncito Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1954 Map of Alameda, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Alameda, 1955 Print
    1954 Alameda
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande valley and the Sandia foothills meet in this mid-century survey of the historic land grants north of Albuquerque. Researchers can trace early irrigation canals, the path of El Camino Real, and landmarks like Sandia View Academy and San Ysidro Ch.
  13. 1954 Map of Volcano Ranch, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Volcano Ranch, 1955 Print
    1954 Volcano Ranch
    1955 Print · USGS
    New Mexico's high desert west of the Rio Grande is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape still defined by historic land grants. Genealogists and historians can trace old ranching outposts like Volcano Ranch and Black Ranch near the prominent peaks of The Volcanoes.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1954 Map of Albuquerque East, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Albuquerque East, 1955 Print
    1954 Albuquerque East
    1955 Print · USGS
    Albuquerque’s post-war eastern expansion is documented here as neighborhoods rise toward the foothills and military installations. Trace mid-century landmarks like the Del Norte Airport, the University of New Mexico, and the Cactus Drive-in Theater.
  19. 1954 Map of Tijeras, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Tijeras, 1955 Print
    1954 Tijeras
    1955 Print · USGS
    East of Albuquerque in the mid-fifties, the mountain villages along the Cañon De Carnue Grant were key outposts on the road through the canyon. Genealogists and hikers can trace old routes like the Apachitos Trail or locate landmarks like the Santo Nino Cemetery and York Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1954 Map of Los Griegos, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Los Griegos, 1955 Print
    1954 Los Griegos
    1955 Print · USGS
    North of Albuquerque in the mid-fifties, the Rio Grande valley is a patchwork of historic land grants and expanding neighborhoods. Trace family sites near Los Griegos or follow old irrigation routes like the Albuquerque Main Canal and Corrales Lateral.
  25. 1954 Map of La Mesita Negra SE, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of La Mesita Negra SE, 1955 Print
    1954 La Mesita Negra SE
    1955 Print · USGS
    The high mesas of Bernalillo County are captured in the mid-1950s, showing the intersection of Spanish land grants and the legendary Route 66. Researchers can trace the boundaries of the Town of Atrisco Grant and locate early infrastructure like the CAA Beacon.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1954 Map of La Mesita Negra, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of La Mesita Negra, 1955 Print
    1954 La Mesita Negra
    1955 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1950s, this area of Bernalillo County was defined by the intersection of tribal lands and the historic path of Mother Road travelers. You can trace the path of U.S. Route 66 past the Rio Puerco Trading Post and into the Town of Atrisco Grant.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1954 Map of Benavidez Ranch, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Benavidez Ranch, 1955 Print
    1954 Benavidez Ranch
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Rio Puerco Valley in the mid-1950s was a landscape defined by expansive land grants and remote ranching outposts. Genealogists and researchers can trace the footprint of family holdings like Benavidez Ranch and Rio Puerco Ranch or locate the State Game and Fish Commission Bird Shelter.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1954 Map of Albuquerque West, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Albuquerque West, 1955 Print
    1954 Albuquerque West
    1955 Print · USGS
    Albuquerque and its surrounding valley settlements are captured in the mid-1950s as urban growth begins to transform the Rio Grande landscape. Researchers can trace the heritage of Old Town, identify historic parish sites like San Felipe Ch, and locate family names near the US Indian School.
  37. 1954 Map of Socorro, 1972 Print
    1954 Map of Socorro, 1972 Print
    1954 Socorro
    1972 Print · USGS
    Mid-century New Mexico comes into focus as the Rio Grande valley and the surrounding high desert undergo post-war growth. Genealogists and historians can trace old mountain settlements like Tajique and Punta de Agua or locate remote sites like the Torrance Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1958 Map of Socorro
    1958 Map of Socorro
    1958 Socorro
    1958 Print · USGS
    New Mexico's high desert during the late fifties reveals a landscape of massive land grants and remote mining outposts. Researchers can trace the path of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad as it connects Socorro and Belen to industrial sites like the Manganese Mill.
  43. 1958 Map of Albuquerque
    1958 Map of Albuquerque
    1958 Albuquerque
    1958 Print · USGS
    Albuquerque and the surrounding high desert are captured here during a period of massive federal expansion and postwar growth. Researchers can trace the development of Kirtland Air Force Base, find ancestral homes in Pueblo de Santa Ana, or locate industrial sites like the Jackpile Mine.
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