Old Maps of San Mateo, New Mexico for Academic Research

Study the evolution of San Mateo with 16 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 San Mateo has changed over the decades.


San Mateo, NM maps

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  1. 1883 Map of Mt. Taylor
    1883 Map of Mt. Taylor
    1883 Mt. Taylor
    1883 Print · USGS
    The high-desert frontier of New Mexico comes to life in the 1880s, centered on the towering Mt Taylor. Researchers can trace the early path of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad and locate settlements like Old Fort Wingate and Laguna.

  2. 1886 Map of Mt. Taylor
    1886 Map of Mt. Taylor
    1886 Mt. Taylor
    1886 Print · USGS
    Northwestern New Mexico in the mid-1880s reveals a high-desert territory where early rail commerce meets long-standing mountain settlements. Researchers can trace the path of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad past Old Fort Wingate and the historic villages of Laguna and Cebolletta.

  3. 1892 Map of Mt. Taylor, 1896 Print
    1892 Map of Mt. Taylor, 1896 Print
    1892 Mt. Taylor
    1896 Print · USGS
    Northwestern New Mexico in the late nineteenth century was a territory of rail expansion and ancient volcanic landmarks. Researchers can trace the path of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad past Old Fort Wingate and the pueblo at Laguna.

  4. 1899 Map of Mt. Taylor
    1899 Map of Mt. Taylor
    1899 Mt. Taylor
    1899 Print · USGS
    Northwestern New Mexico in the late nineteenth century is a landscape of vast mesas and early rail stops before modern highways arrived. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Grant, San Mateo, and Old Fort Wingate along the Santa Fe Pacific Railroad.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1958 Map of Albuquerque
    1958 Map of Albuquerque
    1958 Albuquerque
    1958 Print · USGS
    Albuquerque and the surrounding high desert are captured here during a period of massive federal expansion and postwar growth. Researchers can trace the development of Kirtland Air Force Base, find ancestral homes in Pueblo de Santa Ana, or locate industrial sites like the Jackpile Mine.

  6. 1962 Map of Albuquerque
    1962 Map of Albuquerque
    1962 Albuquerque
    1962 Print · USGS
    Albuquerque and the surrounding high desert are captured here in the early 1960s during a period of intense mineral and military growth. Genealogists and historians can locate early schools like the Pueblo Pintado School, major industrial sites like the Jackpile Mine, and the sprawling Kirtland Air Force Base.

  7. 1963 Map of San Mateo, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of San Mateo, 1965 Print
    1963 San Mateo
    1965 Print · USGS
    San Mateo and its surrounding ranchlands are captured here in the early 1960s, showing a landscape defined by traditional land grants and desert water sources. Genealogists and historians can locate the San Mateo Mine, Marcus Ranch, and a CCC Camp near the foot of La Jara Mesa.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1963 Map of Albuquerque, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Albuquerque, 1965 Print
    1963 Albuquerque
    1965 Print · USGS
    Mid-century New Mexico unfolds across this map, showcasing the intersection of ancient pueblos, modern military bases, and historic mining districts. Trace family roots and local history through the Ortiz Mine, Seven Lakes Trading Post, and Alameda.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1978 Map of Grants
    1978 Map of Grants
    1978 Grants
    1978 Print · USGS
    West-Central New Mexico is captured here in the late seventies as uranium mining and the railroad shaped the high desert landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace settlements from Grants to Laguna, including the Jackpile Mine and Acomita West Village.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1983 Map of Albuquerque, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Albuquerque, 1984 Print
    1983 Albuquerque
    1984 Print · USGS
    Central New Mexico in the early eighties shows a landscape where ancient pueblos and modern aerospace hubs meet. Trace the routes of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR or locate landmarks like Kirtland Air Force Base, Madrid, and the Sandia Mountains.

  11. 1995 Map of San Mateo, 1997 Print
    1995 Map of San Mateo, 1997 Print
    1995 San Mateo
    1997 Print · USGS
    The high plateau of New Mexico's western ranchlands comes into focus in the mid-1990s as it transitions toward the forest boundary. Researchers can trace land grants and water sources from San Mateo to the San Mateo Mine and Marcus Ranch.

  12. 2011 Map of San Mateo, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of San Mateo, 2011 Print
    2011 San Mateo
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers San Mateo, including McKinley County, Cibola County, and other nearby areas

  13. 2013 Map of San Mateo, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of San Mateo, 2013 Print
    2013 San Mateo
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers San Mateo, including McKinley County, Cibola County, and other nearby areas

  14. 2017 Map of San Mateo, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of San Mateo, 2017 Print
    2017 San Mateo
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers San Mateo, including McKinley County, Cibola County, and other nearby areas

  15. 2020 Map of San Mateo, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of San Mateo, 2020 Print
    2020 San Mateo
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers San Mateo, including McKinley County, Cibola County, and other nearby areas

  16. 2023 Map of San Mateo, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of San Mateo, 2023 Print
    2023 San Mateo
    2023 Print · USGS
    San Mateo and the high mesas of the Cibola National Forest are captured here in the 2020s. Genealogists and hikers can trace the San Mateo Cem and the Continental Divide National Scenic Trl through Lobo Canyon.

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