1970s Maps of Chaves County, New Mexico

Explore 33 historic maps of Chaves County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Chaves County, NM maps

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  1. 1973 Map of Gammil Well SE, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Gammil Well SE, 1975 Print
    1973 Gammil Well SE
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Chaves County, including Roosevelt County, United States, and other nearby areas

  2. 1973 Map of Rippee Ranch, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Rippee Ranch, 1976 Print
    1973 Rippee Ranch
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Chaves County, including Roosevelt County, De Baca County, and other nearby areas

  3. 1973 Map of Culp Ranch, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Culp Ranch, 1976 Print
    1973 Culp Ranch
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Chaves County, including United States, New Mexico, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1973 Map of Cedar Point, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Cedar Point, 1976 Print
    1973 Cedar Point
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Chaves County, including United States, New Mexico, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1973 Map of Mescalero Point, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Mescalero Point, 1976 Print
    1973 Mescalero Point
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Chaves County, including Lea County, United States, and other nearby areas

  6. 1973 Map of Caprock, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Caprock, 1976 Print
    1973 Caprock
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Chaves County, including Caprock, Lea County, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1973 Map of Caudill Ranch, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Caudill Ranch, 1976 Print
    1973 Caudill Ranch
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Chaves County, including Lea County, United States, and other nearby areas

  8. 1973 Map of Oasis, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Oasis, 1976 Print
    1973 Oasis
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Chaves County, including United States, New Mexico, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1973 Map of Vest Camp, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Vest Camp, 1976 Print
    1973 Vest Camp
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Chaves County, including United States, New Mexico, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1973 Map of Cedar Point SE, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Cedar Point SE, 1976 Print
    1973 Cedar Point SE
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Chaves County, including Lea County, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1973 Map of Mescalero Point NE, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Mescalero Point NE, 1976 Print
    1973 Mescalero Point NE
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Chaves County, including Lea County, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1978 Map of Strychnine Draw
    1978 Map of Strychnine Draw
    1978 Strychnine Draw
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Chaves County, including Otero County, Eddy County, and other nearby areas

  13. 1978 Map of Encino Draw
    1978 Map of Encino Draw
    1978 Encino Draw
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Chaves County, including United States, New Mexico, and other nearby areas

  14. 1978 Map of Artesia, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Artesia, 1979 Print
    1978 Artesia
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Chaves County, including Artesia, Lake Arthur, and other nearby areas

  15. 1978 Map of Curlew Lake, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Curlew Lake, 1979 Print
    1978 Curlew Lake
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Chaves County, including Boaz, Robertson Wells, and other nearby areas

  16. 1978 Map of Holt Tank, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Holt Tank, 1979 Print
    1978 Holt Tank
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Chaves County, including Eddy County, United States, and other nearby areas

  17. 1978 Map of Presler Lake, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Presler Lake, 1979 Print
    1978 Presler Lake
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Chaves County, including United States, New Mexico, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1978 Map of South Taylor Tank, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of South Taylor Tank, 1979 Print
    1978 South Taylor Tank
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Chaves County, including Otero County, United States, and other nearby areas

  19. 1978 Map of Flying M Ranch, 1985 Print
    1978 Map of Flying M Ranch, 1985 Print
    1978 Flying M Ranch
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Chaves County, including Lea County, Roosevelt County, and other nearby areas

  20. 1978 Map of Button Mesa North, 1986 Print
    1978 Map of Button Mesa North, 1986 Print
    1978 Button Mesa North
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers Chaves County, including Vest Wells, Corner Well, and other nearby areas

  21. 1979 Map of Kenna
    1979 Map of Kenna
    1979 Kenna
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Chaves County, including Kenna, Roosevelt County, and other nearby areas

  22. 1979 Map of Fort Sumner
    1979 Map of Fort Sumner
    1979 Fort Sumner
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Chaves County, including Fort Sumner, Evanola, and other nearby areas

  23. 1979 Map of San Juan Mesa West
    1979 Map of San Juan Mesa West
    1979 San Juan Mesa West
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Chaves County, including United States, New Mexico, and other nearby areas

  24. 1979 Map of Roswell
    1979 Map of Roswell
    1979 Roswell
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Chaves County, including Roswell, Dexter, and other nearby areas

  25. 1979 Map of Kenna SW
    1979 Map of Kenna SW
    1979 Kenna SW
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Chaves County, including United States, New Mexico, and other nearby areas

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