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Old Maps of Mesa, New Mexico for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 6 historic maps of Mesa. 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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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Mesa.

Mesa, 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
  4. 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.
  7. 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.
  10. 1967 Map of Mesa, 1971 Print
    1967 Map of Mesa, 1971 Print
    1967 Mesa
    1971 Print · USGS
    The high desert rangelands of Chaves County were captured here in the late sixties, showing a landscape shaped by cattle ranching and vital water sources. Researchers can find old homestead markers like the C H Lewis Ranch and trace the many stock ponds, including Bomb Target Tank and Jugs Tank.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 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.
  16. 2023 Map of Mesa, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Mesa, 2023 Print
    2023 Mesa
    2023 Print · USGS
    High desert ranching territory on the Chaves and De Baca County line comes into focus in this contemporary survey. Genealogists and land historians can trace rural infrastructure and named watering sites like Bomb Target Tank, Buck Springs, and Poquita Mesa.
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