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1940s Maps of Chaves County, New Mexico

Explore 10 historic maps of Chaves County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Chaves County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
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Start exploring Chaves County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Chaves County, NM maps

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  1. 1949 Map of Sardine Mountain
    1949 Map of Sardine Mountain
    1949 Sardine Mountain
    1949 Print · USGS
    Chaves County ranching and military history converge in the desert landscape of the late 1940s. Researchers can trace the water infrastructure of the L-E Ranch or locate the Air Force Bombing Range (Aban'd) and the unique Devils Race Track.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1949 Map of Wade Ranch
    1949 Map of Wade Ranch
    1949 Wade Ranch
    1949 Print · USGS
    Chaves County ranching lands are captured here in the late 1940s, showing the intersection of livestock operations and early oil exploration. Researchers can trace the Old Pipeline Road and find remote water sources like Horse Pasture Tank and Annaya Well.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1949 Map of Hondo Reservoir
    1949 Map of Hondo Reservoir
    1949 Hondo Reservoir
    1949 Print · USGS
    Chaves County's high desert landscape appears in the late 1940s as a study in water management and ancient history. Local researchers can trace the Hondo Reservoir and Hondo Irrigation Project alongside the Missouri Plaza Indian Ruins.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1949 Map of Peters Lake
    1949 Map of Peters Lake
    1949 Peters Lake
    1949 Print · USGS
    The high plains of Chaves County are seen here in the late 1940s as military aviation and ranching shaped the New Mexico landscape. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Jenkins Ranch or trace the early military history of Walker Air Base Auxiliary Landing Field No 1.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1949 Map of Roswell North
    1949 Map of Roswell North
    1949 Roswell North
    1949 Print · USGS
    Post-war Roswell was a growing aviation and educational hub at the edge of the Pecos Valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of the city through the New Mexico Military Institute, the Poor Clares Monastery, and outlying family sites like the Forsite Homestead.
  16. 1949 Map of Roswell South
    1949 Map of Roswell South
    1949 Roswell South
    1949 Print · USGS
    The southern periphery of Roswell is captured here in the late 1940s, showcasing a landscape shaped by the Rio Hondo and early ranching. Genealogists and historians can trace family landmarks like Mayes Ranch and schools like Mountain View Sch.
  19. 1949 Map of Malstrom Ranch
    1949 Map of Malstrom Ranch
    1949 Malstrom Ranch
    1949 Print · USGS
    Chaves County ranching and military history are preserved here just after World War II. Researchers can locate remote water sources like Chuck Box Well and Douthett Tank or trace the perimeter of the Air Force Bombing Range.
  22. 1949 Map of Juan Lake
    1949 Map of Juan Lake
    1949 Juan Lake
    1949 Print · USGS
    Chaves County ranching and military history meet on the arid plains of the late 1940s. Researchers can locate named water sources like Humphrys Well and Haney Well or trace the early footprint of Walker Air Base Auxiliary Landing Field No 1.
  25. 1949 Map of L-E Ranch, 1976 Print
    1949 Map of L-E Ranch, 1976 Print
    1949 L-E Ranch
    1976 Print · USGS
    Chaves County ranching lands are captured here in the late 1940s, highlighting the isolated outposts of this arid landscape. Researchers can trace historic property markers and water infrastructure including the L-E Ranch, Petty Windmill, and Arroyo Long.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1949 Map of Corn Ranch, 1977 Print
    1949 Map of Corn Ranch, 1977 Print
    1949 Corn Ranch
    1977 Print · USGS
    Ranching life in Chaves County is captured here just after the war, showing the essential water and road networks of the high plains. Researchers can trace the layout of Corn Ranch and the isolated landmarks that defined the local geography during this era.
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