Old Maps of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 28 historic maps of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.
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Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM maps
(28)- 1888 Map of Bernalillo, 1951 Print1888 Bernalillo1951 Print · USGSThe Middle Rio Grande valley appears here in the late nineteenth century, just as the railroad began to reshape the high desert. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Albuquerque, Bernalillo, and traditional communities like Atrisco and Santa Ana.
- 1889 Map of Albuquerque1889 Albuquerque1889 Print · USGSAlbuquerque and the Rio Grande Valley appear here during the expansion of the territorial railroad system. Local historians can trace the early rail corridor of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad and find early river settlements like Bernalillo, Alameda, and Artisco.
- 1893 Map of Albuquerque1893 Albuquerque1893 Print · USGSThe Rio Grande valley in the late nineteenth century is a study in river-fronting settlements and the emerging rail economy. Genealogists can trace the early footprints of Albuquerque, Bernalillo, and the traditional community at Artisco.5 unique versions available
- 1934 Map of Alameda1934 Alameda1934 Print · USGSThe Rio Grande valley in the mid-1930s reveals a landscape of deep-rooted land grants and modernizing infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace the irrigation ditches around Alameda and find landmarks like the Nazareth Sanatorium and KOB Radio Transmitter.
- 1934 Map of Griegos1934 Griegos1934 Print · USGSThe Rio Grande valley north of Albuquerque is shown here in the mid-thirties as a landscape of historic land grants and complex irrigation. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail-and-road network near Hahn Station and the Alameda Bridge.
- 1938 Map of Albuquerque1938 Albuquerque1938 Print · USGSAlbuquerque and the Rio Grande Valley are shown in the late 1930s, when irrigation ditches still defined the rural landscape between the river and the mountains. Researchers can trace ancestral lands through the Town of Atrisco Grant or locate landmarks like the U S Indian School and Old Albuquerque.
- 1954 Map of Alameda, 1955 Print1954 Alameda1955 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1954 Map of Los Griegos, 1955 Print1954 Los Griegos1955 Print · USGSNorth 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.
- 1958 Map of Albuquerque1958 Albuquerque1958 Print · USGSAlbuquerque 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.
- 1960 Map of Los Griegos1960 Los Griegos1960 Print · USGSThe Rio Grande valley north of Albuquerque is captured here during a period of suburban growth into traditional grant lands. Researchers can trace the extensive irrigation network and find sites like St Joseph College, Los Poblanos Ranch, and the A T & S F RR.3 unique versions available
- 1960 Map of Alameda1960 Alameda1960 Print · USGSThe Rio Grande valley north of Albuquerque shows a landscape of intensive irrigation and early suburban growth during the 1960s. Researchers can trace the historic Camino Real, locate family landmarks like San Ysidro Ch, or study the grounds of the Sandia View Academy.3 unique versions available
- 1962 Map of Albuquerque1962 Albuquerque1962 Print · USGSAlbuquerque and the surrounding high desert are captured here in the early 1960s during a period of intense mineral and military growth. Genealogists and historians can locate early schools like the Pueblo Pintado School, major industrial sites like the Jackpile Mine, and the sprawling Kirtland Air Force Base.
- 1963 Map of Albuquerque, 1965 Print1963 Albuquerque1965 Print · USGSMid-century New Mexico unfolds across this map, showcasing the intersection of ancient pueblos, modern military bases, and historic mining districts. Trace family roots and local history through the Ortiz Mine, Seven Lakes Trading Post, and Alameda.3 unique versions available
- 1978 Map of Albuquerque, 1986 Print1978 Albuquerque1986 Print · USGSGreater Albuquerque and the Rio Grande valley are captured here during a period of significant suburban expansion in the late seventies. Researchers can trace the early Subdivision Road Pattern near Rio Rancho and the historic footprints of Santa Ana Pueblo and Bernalillo.
- 1983 Map of Albuquerque, 1984 Print1983 Albuquerque1984 Print · USGSCentral New Mexico in the early eighties shows a landscape where ancient pueblos and modern aerospace hubs meet. Trace the routes of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR or locate landmarks like Kirtland Air Force Base, Madrid, and the Sandia Mountains.
- 1990 Map of Los Griegos, 1996 Print1990 Los Griegos1996 Print · USGSThe Middle Rio Grande Valley in the early nineties shows a landscape of rapid suburban expansion meeting ancient heritage. Researchers can trace historic landmarks like Los Poblanos Ranch and the cultural sites of Petroglyph National Monument.
- 1990 Map of Alameda, 1998 Print1990 Alameda1998 Print · USGSThe northern edge of the Albuquerque metro area and the Sandia Pueblo are captured here in the early nineties as suburban growth reached the river. Local historians can trace the irrigation systems like the Corrales Main Canal and find landmarks like Balloon Fiesta Park and Coronado Airport.
- 2006 Map of Alameda, 2007 Print2006 Alameda2007 Print · USGSNorth of Albuquerque in the mid-2000s, the Rio Grande valley transitions from historic grants to modern suburban neighborhoods. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like San Carlos Cem, the International Balloon Museum, and the boundaries of the Sandia Pueblo Grant.
- 2010 Map of Los Griegos, 2010 Print2010 Los Griegos2010 Print · USGSCovers Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, including Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and other nearby areas
- 2011 Map of Alameda, 2011 Print2011 Alameda2011 Print · USGSCovers Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, including Albuquerque, Corrales, and other nearby areas
- 2013 Map of Alameda, 2013 Print2013 Alameda2013 Print · USGSCovers Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, including Albuquerque, Corrales, and other nearby areas
- 2013 Map of Los Griegos, 2013 Print2013 Los Griegos2013 Print · USGSCovers Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, including Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and other nearby areas
- 2017 Map of Alameda, 2017 Print2017 Alameda2017 Print · USGSCovers Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, including Albuquerque, Corrales, and other nearby areas
- 2017 Map of Los Griegos, 2017 Print2017 Los Griegos2017 Print · USGSCovers Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, including Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and other nearby areas
- 2020 Map of Los Griegos, 2020 Print2020 Los Griegos2020 Print · USGSCovers Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, including Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and other nearby areas
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