Old Maps of Paxton Springs, New Mexico for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Paxton Springs with 15 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 Paxton Springs has changed over the decades.


Paxton Springs, NM maps

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  1. 1886 Map of Wingate
    1886 Map of Wingate
    1886 Wingate
    1886 Print · USGS
    The high deserts of western New Mexico are shown during the expansion of the rail era in the mid-1880s. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements and vital water sources like Gallup, Old Zuñi, and the historic Fort Wingate along the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad.

  2. 1892 Map of Wingate
    1892 Map of Wingate
    1892 Wingate
    1892 Print · USGS
    Northwestern New Mexico territory comes to life during the expansion of the rail era, centered on the strategic military and trade routes of the high desert. Researchers can trace the path of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad past Fort Wingate and through early settlements like Gallup and Old Zuni.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1952 Map of Paxton Springs, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Paxton Springs, 1954 Print
    1952 Paxton Springs
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Zuni Mountains high country comes into focus in the early fifties, capturing the remote landscapes of the Cibola National Forest. Trace the path of the Continental Divide past Paxton Springs and the Oso Ridge Lookout Tower.
    8 unique versions available

  4. 1954 Map of Gallup, 1973 Print
    1954 Map of Gallup, 1973 Print
    1954 Gallup
    1973 Print · USGS
    Native American tribal lands and the railroad corridor of the Southwest appear here at the midpoint of the century. Trace historic sites and remote settlements from Window Rock to the Fort Wingate Army Depot and Bibo.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1958 Map of Gallup
    1958 Map of Gallup
    1958 Gallup
    1958 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Western New Mexico and Eastern Arizona is captured here in the late fifties, dominated by the Navajo and Zuni homelands. Researchers can trace the path of US 66 through Gallup or locate historic industry at the Navajo Coal Mine and Gibson Coal Mine.

  6. 1959 Map of Gallup
    1959 Map of Gallup
    1959 Gallup
    1959 Print · USGS
    The high desert corridor of northwestern New Mexico and eastern Arizona comes alive in the late fifties, following the path of Route 66 and the rail lines. Trace established landmarks like Zuni Pueblo, the Fort Wingate Military Reservation, and the Coolidge Post Office.

  7. 1962 Map of Gallup
    1962 Map of Gallup
    1962 Gallup
    1962 Print · USGS
    The high plateau and mountains surrounding Gallup in the early sixties reveal a landscape defined by tribal lands, coal mining, and the rail corridor. Researchers can locate remote trading posts, the Gibson Coal Mine, and the historic Window Rock capital.

  8. 1967 Map of Gallup
    1967 Map of Gallup
    1967 Gallup
    1967 Print · USGS
    The high desert of New Mexico and Arizona comes into focus in the mid-1960s, centered on the railroad and ranching hub of Gallup. Genealogists and historians can trace routes through Zuni Pueblo, identify old rail stops like Houck, or locate the Aqua Fria Post Office.

  9. 1981 Map of Zuni
    1981 Map of Zuni
    1981 Zuni
    1981 Print · USGS
    The high plateau and mountains of western New Mexico are captured here in the early eighties, showcasing the intersection of tribal lands and national forests. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks from Upper Nutria to the Black Rock Hospital and the historic Fort Wingate.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1995 Map of Paxton Springs, 1998 Print
    1995 Map of Paxton Springs, 1998 Print
    1995 Paxton Springs
    1998 Print · USGS
    The high Zuni Mountains and Continental Divide are captured here in the mid-1990s, revealing a landscape shaped by volcanic geology and forest management. Trace the Old Railroad Grade, locate the settlement at Paxton Springs, or find family sites like Arrosa Ranch.

  11. 2011 Map of Paxton Springs, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Paxton Springs, 2011 Print
    2011 Paxton Springs
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Paxton Springs, including Cibola County, United States, and other nearby areas

  12. 2013 Map of Paxton Springs, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Paxton Springs, 2013 Print
    2013 Paxton Springs
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Paxton Springs, including Cibola County, United States, and other nearby areas

  13. 2017 Map of Paxton Springs, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Paxton Springs, 2017 Print
    2017 Paxton Springs
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Paxton Springs, including Cibola County, United States, and other nearby areas

  14. 2020 Map of Paxton Springs, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Paxton Springs, 2020 Print
    2020 Paxton Springs
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Paxton Springs, including Cibola County, United States, and other nearby areas

  15. 2023 Map of Paxton Springs, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Paxton Springs, 2023 Print
    2023 Paxton Springs
    2023 Print · USGS
    Cibola County high country in the early 2020s shows a landscape of volcanic craters and deep canyons within the Cibola National Forest. Researchers can trace the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail as it passes near Paxton Spring and the Bandera Crater.

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