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Old Maps of Roswell, New Mexico

Explore 32 old maps of Roswell, spanning from 1949 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Roswell, NM maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 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.
  7. 1950 Map of South Spring
    1950 Map of South Spring
    1950 South Spring
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Pecos River valley in the early 1950s shows a landscape transformed by the Hagerman Canal and the railroad. Genealogists can trace the rural communities of Orchard Park and Oasis, including the local Oasis Sch.
  10. 1950 Map of Bitter Lake
    1950 Map of Bitter Lake
    1950 Bitter Lake
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Chaves County comes to life in this survey of the Pecos River valley and its surrounding high plains. Researchers can locate the St Marys Cem, trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe rail line, or explore the early grounds of the Roswell Country Club.
  13. 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
  16. 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.
  19. 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.
  22. 1962 Map of Roswell South, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Roswell South, 1964 Print
    1962 Roswell South
    1964 Print · USGS
    Southern New Mexico in the early sixties reveals a landscape shaped by military aviation and family-owned ranching. Genealogists and historians can trace property boundaries of the Sacra Farm and Kerr Ranch alongside the sprawling Walker Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1962 Map of Roswell North, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Roswell North, 1964 Print
    1962 Roswell North
    1964 Print · USGS
    Roswell was evolving from a ranching hub into a modern city in the early 1960s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named lands like Marley Farm or locate institutional landmarks including the New Mexico Military Institute and St Marys Hospital.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1962 Map of South Spring, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of South Spring, 1964 Print
    1962 South Spring
    1964 Print · USGS
    Chaves County in the early sixties is captured here as a landscape of irrigation canals, military aviation, and riverside ranching. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of South Spring Ranch, the rail stop at Orchard Park Station, and the footprint of Walker Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1962 Map of Bitter Lake, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Bitter Lake, 1964 Print
    1962 Bitter Lake
    1964 Print · USGS
    Eastern Chaves County is shown in the early 1960s as the suburbs of Roswell reached toward the Pecos River wetlands. Researchers can trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe rail line, the St Marys Cem, and the early South Bitter Lake Oil Field.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1979 Map of Roswell
    1979 Map of Roswell
    1979 Roswell
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Pecos River valley and the city of Roswell are shown here in the late seventies as the region balanced aviation growth with agricultural heritage. Trace the transition of local sites like Roswell Industrial Air Center and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe rail line.
  37. 2010 Map of Bitter Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Bitter Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Bitter Lake
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Roswell, including Chaves County, United States, and other nearby areas
  40. 2010 Map of Roswell North, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Roswell North, 2010 Print
    2010 Roswell North
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Roswell, including Chaves County, United States, and other nearby areas
  43. 2010 Map of South Spring, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of South Spring, 2010 Print
    2010 South Spring
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Roswell, including East Grand Plains, South Spring Acres, and other nearby areas
  46. 2010 Map of Roswell South, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Roswell South, 2010 Print
    2010 Roswell South
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Roswell, including Mountain View, Chaves County, and other nearby areas
  49. 2013 Map of South Spring, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of South Spring, 2013 Print
    2013 South Spring
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Roswell, including East Grand Plains, South Spring Acres, and other nearby areas
  52. 2013 Map of Roswell South, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Roswell South, 2013 Print
    2013 Roswell South
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Roswell, including Mountain View, Chaves County, and other nearby areas
  55. 2013 Map of Bitter Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Bitter Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Bitter Lake
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Roswell, including Chaves County, United States, and other nearby areas
  58. 2013 Map of Roswell North, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Roswell North, 2013 Print
    2013 Roswell North
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Roswell, including Chaves County, United States, and other nearby areas
  61. 2017 Map of Roswell South, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Roswell South, 2017 Print
    2017 Roswell South
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Roswell, including Mountain View, Chaves County, and other nearby areas
  64. 2017 Map of South Spring, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of South Spring, 2017 Print
    2017 South Spring
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Roswell, including East Grand Plains, South Spring Acres, and other nearby areas
  67. 2017 Map of Roswell North, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Roswell North, 2017 Print
    2017 Roswell North
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Roswell, including Chaves County, United States, and other nearby areas
  70. 2017 Map of Bitter Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Bitter Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Bitter Lake
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Roswell, including Chaves County, United States, and other nearby areas
  73. 2020 Map of Roswell North, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Roswell North, 2020 Print
    2020 Roswell North
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Roswell, including Chaves County, United States, and other nearby areas
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