Old Maps of Chico, New Mexico for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 9 historic maps of Chico. 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 Chico.
Chico, NM maps
(9)- 1954 Map of Raton, 1963 Print
1954 Raton1963 Print · USGSNorthern New Mexico's high-country and plains are documented here in the early sixties, showing the region's ranching and mining infrastructure. Trace the legacy of the Maxwell Land Grant, locate remote rural sites like Tafoya School, and follow the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway through the heart of Raton.3 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Raton
1958 Raton1958 Print · USGSNorthern New Mexico and the Colorado borderlands are mapped here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of high peaks and historic land grants. Genealogists and historians can trace families across Picuris Pueblo, find old schoolhouses like Piedra Lumbre School, or follow the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe rail line.3 unique versions available - 1974 Map of Point Of Rocks Mesa, 1977 Print
1974 Point Of Rocks Mesa1977 Print · USGSColfax County’s high plains and volcanic mesas are captured here in the mid-seventies, centered on a legendary waypoint of the western migration. Researchers can trace the Santa Fe Trail (Cimarron Cutoff) past Hollenbeck Cem and the Dorsey Mansion State Monument. - 1981 Map of Springer
1981 Springer1981 Print · USGSNortheast New Mexico in the early eighties remains a landscape defined by its deep historical pathways and massive land grants. Genealogists and historians can trace the original Santa Fe Trail routes, the State Boys School at Springer, and the landmarks of Wagon Mound. - 2010 Map of Point of Rocks Mesa, 2010 Print
2010 Point of Rocks Mesa2010 Print · USGSCovers Chico, including Colfax County, United States, and other nearby areas - 2013 Map of Point of Rocks Mesa, 2013 Print
2013 Point of Rocks Mesa2013 Print · USGSCovers Chico, including Colfax County, United States, and other nearby areas - 2017 Map of Point of Rocks Mesa, 2017 Print
2017 Point of Rocks Mesa2017 Print · USGSCovers Chico, including Colfax County, United States, and other nearby areas - 2020 Map of Point of Rocks Mesa, 2020 Print
2020 Point of Rocks Mesa2020 Print · USGSCovers Chico, including Colfax County, United States, and other nearby areas - 2023 Map of Point of Rocks Mesa, 2023 Print
2023 Point of Rocks Mesa2023 Print · USGSColfax County's high plains and volcanic mesas are captured here in the modern era, showing a landscape defined by ranching and intermittent water. Researchers can locate the Hollenbeck Cem, the settlement at Chico, and the dramatic rise of Point of Rocks Mesa.
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