Old Maps of Melena, New Mexico for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Melena with 6 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 Melena has changed over the decades.


Melena, NM maps

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  1. 1955 Map of Roswell, 1974 Print
    1955 Map of Roswell, 1974 Print
    1955 Roswell
    1974 Print · USGS
    Southeastern New Mexico is shown in transition during the mid-fifties, from the Pecos Valley ranching hubs to the high timber of the Sacramento Mountains. Researchers can trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR through Roswell and Hagerman or locate the old barracks at Ft Stanton.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Roswell
    1958 Map of Roswell
    1958 Roswell
    1958 Print · USGS
    The High Plains and mountain peaks of New Mexico are captured here during the mid-fifties, showing the region before the closure of Walker Air Force Base. Researchers can trace the ranching and rail landscape from Lincoln to the Pecos River valley through Hagerman and Lake Arthur.

  3. 1962 Map of Roswell
    1962 Map of Roswell
    1962 Roswell
    1962 Print · USGS
    Southeastern New Mexico in the early sixties shows a landscape defined by high mountain peaks and a growing military presence at Roswell. Genealogists and historians can trace the roads connecting Fort Stanton, Capitan, and the Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation.

  4. 1962 Map of Melena, 1965 Print
    1962 Map of Melena, 1965 Print
    1962 Melena
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Pecos River valley in the early sixties reveals a landscape of high-desert hydrology and rail-driven transport. Genealogists and researchers can trace the routes of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe past the settlement of Melena and the pools of Ink Pots.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1979 Map of Salt Creek
    1979 Map of Salt Creek
    1979 Salt Creek
    1979 Print · USGS
    Chaves County's high plains and river valleys are captured here in the late seventies as the region balanced ranching life with historic aerospace milestones. Trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad past Elkins or locate the Dr Robert Goddard Original Rocket Tower Site.

  6. 2023 Map of Melena, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Melena, 2023 Print
    2023 Melena
    2023 Print · USGS
    Chaves County's Pecos River wetlands and high-desert flats are captured here in recent detail. Researchers can trace the protected boundaries of the Salt Creek Wilderness and locate local landmarks like Melena and Skull Lake.

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