Old Maps of North Valley, New Mexico for Academic Research

Study the evolution of North Valley with 15 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how North Valley has changed over the decades.


North Valley, NM maps

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  1. 1888 Map of Bernalillo, 1951 Print
    1888 Map of Bernalillo, 1951 Print
    1888 Bernalillo
    1951 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  2. 1889 Map of Albuquerque
    1889 Map of Albuquerque
    1889 Albuquerque
    1889 Print · USGS
    Albuquerque 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.

  3. 1893 Map of Albuquerque
    1893 Map of Albuquerque
    1893 Albuquerque
    1893 Print · USGS
    The 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

  4. 1934 Map of Alameda
    1934 Map of Alameda
    1934 Alameda
    1934 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  5. 1938 Map of Albuquerque
    1938 Map of Albuquerque
    1938 Albuquerque
    1938 Print · USGS
    Albuquerque 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 1960 Map of Alameda
    1960 Map of Alameda
    1960 Alameda
    1960 Print · USGS
    The 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

  9. 1962 Map of Albuquerque
    1962 Map of Albuquerque
    1962 Albuquerque
    1962 Print · USGS
    Albuquerque 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.

  10. 1963 Map of Albuquerque, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Albuquerque, 1965 Print
    1963 Albuquerque
    1965 Print · USGS
    Mid-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

  11. 1978 Map of Albuquerque, 1986 Print
    1978 Map of Albuquerque, 1986 Print
    1978 Albuquerque
    1986 Print · USGS
    Greater 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.

  12. 1983 Map of Albuquerque, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Albuquerque, 1984 Print
    1983 Albuquerque
    1984 Print · USGS
    Central 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.

  13. 1990 Map of Alameda, 1998 Print
    1990 Map of Alameda, 1998 Print
    1990 Alameda
    1998 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  14. 2006 Map of Alameda, 2007 Print
    2006 Map of Alameda, 2007 Print
    2006 Alameda
    2007 Print · USGS
    North 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.

  15. 2023 Map of Alameda, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Alameda, 2023 Print
    2023 Alameda
    2023 Print · USGS
    Greater Albuquerque and the Rio Grande valley meet the foothills of the Sandia Mountains in this modern-day survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace burial sites like Sandia Memory Gardens Cem and historic water features like the Sandia Lateral.

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