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1940s Maps of Doña Ana County, New Mexico

Explore 23 historic maps of Doña Ana County 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 Doña Ana County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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

Doña Ana County, NM maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Newman, 1965 Print
    1940 Map of Newman, 1965 Print
    1940 Newman
    1965 Print · USGS
    The high desert borderlands near the New Mexico-Texas line come alive in the 1940s, showing a landscape of remote cattle operations and vital rail links. Trace family history through ranch sites like Trueblood Ranch, locate the old Blythe Sch, and follow the Southern Pacific tracks to Newman.
  4. 1941 Map of Las Cruces, 1958 Print
    1941 Map of Las Cruces, 1958 Print
    1941 Las Cruces
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande valley comes alive in the early 1940s, showing a landscape defined by irrigation and early college life. Trace family roots at Mesilla, the Ruins of Fort Selden, or the grounds of New Mexico State College.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1941 Map of Organ Peak, 1961 Print
    1941 Map of Organ Peak, 1961 Print
    1941 Organ Peak
    1961 Print · USGS
    Dona Ana County was a land of high desert peaks and isolated ranching outposts in the early 1940s. Genealogists and historians can locate family-named landmarks like the Will F. Isaacs Ranch and Beasley Ranch, or trace the grounds of New Mexico State College.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1941 Map of Aden, 1974 Print
    1941 Map of Aden, 1974 Print
    1941 Aden
    1974 Print · USGS
    Doña Ana County in the early 1940s is captured here as a landscape of remote rail sidings and volcanic landmarks. Genealogists and researchers can trace early desert outposts like Biggs Ranch, Aden, and the Longview Sch along the Southern Pacific line.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1943 Map of La Mesa
    1943 Map of La Mesa
    1943 La Mesa
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Mesilla Valley during the early years of the war reveals a complex system of desert irrigation and historic land grants. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks, including the Memorial Ridge Cem, San Luis Ch, and the Beasley Homestead.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1943 Map of Parker Lake
    1943 Map of Parker Lake
    1943 Parker Lake
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Tularosa Valley and San Andres Mountains appear here in the early 1940s, revealing a landscape defined by desert ranching and essential water sources. Genealogists and researchers can trace the locations of the Hat Ranch, Globe Spring Ranch, and numerous historic water features like Parker Well.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1943 Map of Aden
    1943 Map of Aden
    1943 Aden
    1943 Print · USGS
    Doa Ana County was a land of isolated ranches and vital rail stops during the early 1940s. Researchers can trace historic homesteads and railroad history at Aden, the Longview Sch, and the Johnson Stockade.
  22. 1943 Map of Newman
    1943 Map of Newman
    1943 Newman
    1943 Print · USGS
    The high desert of the New Mexico and Texas borderlands comes alive in this wartime survey of the ranching country north of El Paso. Genealogists can trace the remote family outposts of the day, including Trueblood Ranch and Manning Ranch, and the isolated Blythe Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1943 Map of Organ Peak
    1943 Map of Organ Peak
    1943 Organ Peak
    1943 Print · USGS
    Dona Ana County is captured here in the early 1940s, showing the intersection of high desert ranching and the growth of the state college. Genealogists and historians can locate family holdings like Beasley Ranch, the settlement of Organ, and the Modoc Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1943 Map of Corralitos Ranch
    1943 Map of Corralitos Ranch
    1943 Corralitos Ranch
    1943 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Doña Ana County ranching life is preserved here, showing an arid landscape managed through a complex system of remote outposts and wells. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Corralitos Ranch, locate the RUINS OF FORT MASON, and find the Old LeFebre Ranch.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1943 Map of Afton
    1943 Map of Afton
    1943 Afton
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Mesilla Valley during the early 1940s is shown here as a landscape of intensive river irrigation and isolated desert ranching. Genealogists can locate family holdings such as Norwood Ranch and Nunn Ranch or trace the early community boundaries of the Mesilla Civil Colony.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1943 Map of Las Cruces
    1943 Map of Las Cruces
    1943 Las Cruces
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Mesilla Valley in the early 1940s reveals a complex network of irrigation canals and historic river settlements. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early footprints of New Mexico State College, the Ruins of Fort Selden, and local institutions like Loretto Academy.
  37. 1947 Map of Point Of Sands 2, 1954 Print
    1947 Map of Point Of Sands 2, 1954 Print
    1947 Point Of Sands 2
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Tularosa Basin in the late 1940s reveals a transition from ranching lands to a high-tech military testing range. Researchers can locate remote sites like Andrecito alongside early aerospace landmarks like Landing Strip No 1 and Lake Lucero.
  40. 1947 Map of Lake Lucero, 1954 Print
    1947 Map of Lake Lucero, 1954 Print
    1947 Lake Lucero
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Tularosa Basin in the late 1940s reveals a unique intersection of traditional ranching and the emerging Cold War military infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace isolated homesteads like Lucero Ranch and Baird Ranch near the expansive White Sands National Monument.
  43. 1948 Map of Davies Tank
    1948 Map of Davies Tank
    1948 Davies Tank
    1948 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Doña Ana County appears here just after the war, showing the early infrastructure of the Fort Bliss Military Reservation. You can trace ranching history at Globe Spring Ranch or locate aviation landmarks like Condron Air Field.
  46. 1948 Map of Newman NW
    1948 Map of Newman NW
    1948 Newman NW
    1948 Print · USGS
    In the desert north of the border just after the war, this military landscape is defined by its strategic terrain and scattered water sources. Researchers can trace the early boundaries of the Fort Bliss Military Reservation and locate landmarks like Old Coe Lake and the Abandoned Road.
  49. 1948 Map of Chicken Well, 1954 Print
    1948 Map of Chicken Well, 1954 Print
    1948 Chicken Well
    1954 Print · USGS
    Cattle ranching in the late 1940s relied on an intricate web of artificial tanks and deep wells across this desert landscape. Researchers can locate family operations like Aleman Ranch Headquarters and trace vital water sources including Chicken Well and Point of Rocks.
  52. 1948 Map of Bear Peak, 1954 Print
    1948 Map of Bear Peak, 1954 Print
    1948 Bear Peak
    1954 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Doña Ana County is captured here in the late 1940s, highlighting a landscape of scientific research and military testing. Researchers can trace the ranching and administrative layout of the Jornada Reserve Headquarters and Love Ranch Hdqrs or locate sites like the Lead Mine and San Andres Peak.
  55. 1948 Map of San Diego Mountain, 1954 Print
    1948 Map of San Diego Mountain, 1954 Print
    1948 San Diego Mountain
    1954 Print · USGS
    In the high desert of the late 1940s, this area north of Las Cruces was a hub for agricultural research and river-valley transit. Trace the early tracks of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe near Tonuco or locate family-named sites like Real Ranch and Lytten Well.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1948 Map of Kaylor Mountain, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of Kaylor Mountain, 1955 Print
    1948 Kaylor Mountain
    1955 Print · USGS
    Dona Ana County was undergoing a major military and conservation transition just after the war. Researchers can trace the footprints of family holdings like the Fleck Ranch and Henderson Ranch alongside early sites for the White Sands Proving Ground.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1948 Map of Lumley Lake, 1956 Print
    1948 Map of Lumley Lake, 1956 Print
    1948 Lumley Lake
    1956 Print · USGS
    Post-war New Mexico comes into focus as the desert is transformed for military testing. Trace early Cold War history through Alamogordo Bombing Range, Landing Field No 2, and local sites like MacDonald Camp.
  64. 1948 Map of Lake Lucero, 1958 Print
    1948 Map of Lake Lucero, 1958 Print
    1948 Lake Lucero
    1958 Print · USGS
    Post-war New Mexico comes alive in this desert survey of the Tularosa Basin during the late 1940s. Researchers can trace the early limits of the White Sands Proving Grounds and locate family landmarks like the Lucero Ranch and Windmill Water.
  67. 1948 Map of Lake Lucero SW, 1973 Print
    1948 Map of Lake Lucero SW, 1973 Print
    1948 Lake Lucero SW
    1973 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Doña Ana County is captured here just after the war, showcasing the rugged peaks of the San Andres range and early military expansion. Researchers can trace remote desert outposts and water sources like Saunders Ranch, Leathermans Well, and San Juan Spring.
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