Old Maps of Melrose, New Mexico for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 15 historic maps of Melrose. 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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Melrose, NM maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Clovis, 1966 Print
    1954 Map of Clovis, 1966 Print
    1954 Clovis
    1966 Print · USGS
    The High Plains of the Texas-New Mexico borderland come alive in this mid-century survey as the region's agricultural and rail networks reached their peak. Trace family roots and local history through features like Cannon AFB, the massive Sand Hills, and busy rail towns such as Friona and Littlefield.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1957 Map of Melrose, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Melrose, 1958 Print
    1957 Melrose
    1958 Print · USGS
    Eastern New Mexico ranching and rail life are captured here in the late fifties, centered on the activity of the plains. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Hart Ranch, the North Cem, and the central siding at Melrose along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line.

  3. 1958 Map of Clovis
    1958 Map of Clovis
    1958 Clovis
    1958 Print · USGS
    The High Plains of the New Mexico-Texas borderlands are captured here in the late fifties, during a period of significant military and agricultural expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-side growth of Clovis, the operations at Clovis Air Force Base, and the rural layout of communities like Muleshoe and Hereford.

  4. 1972 Map of Melrose East, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Melrose East, 1975 Print
    1972 Melrose East
    1975 Print · USGS
    Melrose sits at a vital railroad junction on the New Mexico high plains in the early seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town's footprint from the Memorial Cem to the Rodeo Ground and the busy Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line.

  5. 1973 Map of Melrose West, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Melrose West, 1975 Print
    1973 Melrose West
    1975 Print · USGS
    Eastern New Mexico high plains life is captured here in the early seventies, centered on the railroad town of Melrose. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side infrastructure and local landmarks like the North Cem, Cantara, and the Sand Dunes to the south.

  6. 2010 Map of Melrose East, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Melrose East, 2010 Print
    2010 Melrose East
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Melrose, including Curry County, United States, and other nearby areas

  7. 2010 Map of Melrose West, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Melrose West, 2010 Print
    2010 Melrose West
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Melrose, including Cantara, Curry County, and other nearby areas

  8. 2013 Map of Melrose East, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Melrose East, 2013 Print
    2013 Melrose East
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Melrose, including Curry County, United States, and other nearby areas

  9. 2013 Map of Melrose West, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Melrose West, 2013 Print
    2013 Melrose West
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Melrose, including Cantara, Curry County, and other nearby areas

  10. 2017 Map of Melrose West, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Melrose West, 2017 Print
    2017 Melrose West
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Melrose, including Cantara, Curry County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2017 Map of Melrose East, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Melrose East, 2017 Print
    2017 Melrose East
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Melrose, including Curry County, United States, and other nearby areas

  12. 2020 Map of Melrose East, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Melrose East, 2020 Print
    2020 Melrose East
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Melrose, including Curry County, United States, and other nearby areas

  13. 2020 Map of Melrose West, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Melrose West, 2020 Print
    2020 Melrose West
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Melrose, including Cantara, Curry County, and other nearby areas

  14. 2023 Map of Melrose West, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Melrose West, 2023 Print
    2023 Melrose West
    2023 Print · USGS
    The High Plains of Curry and Roosevelt Counties are captured here in the 2020s, showcasing the persistent section-line grid and ranching landscape. Genealogists can locate North Cem near Melrose, or trace old routes like Co Line Rd and the settlement at Cantara.

  15. 2023 Map of Melrose East, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Melrose East, 2023 Print
    2023 Melrose East
    2023 Print · USGS
    The village of Melrose is captured here as it appeared in the early 2020s, showing its eastern expansion into the plains. Genealogists and local historians can trace specific residential streets like N 10th St or locate the Memorial Cem.

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