1940s Maps of Roswell, New Mexico

Explore 2 historic maps of Roswell 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 Roswell'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.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Roswell's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


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.

  2. 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.

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