Old Maps of Hatch, New Mexico for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 32 historic maps of Hatch. 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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Hatch, NM maps

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  1. 1955 Map of Las Cruces, 1963 Print
    1955 Map of Las Cruces, 1963 Print
    1955 Las Cruces
    1963 Print · USGS
    Southern New Mexico comes into focus during the mid-fifties, showing the growth of Las Cruces alongside major military and scientific installations. Genealogists and historians can trace the Southern Pacific tracks through small rail towns like Cambray and Afton, or locate family sites near Hatch and Deming.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Las Cruces
    1958 Map of Las Cruces
    1958 Las Cruces
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southern New Mexico in the late fifties was a landscape of rapid scientific and military growth centered on the Rio Grande. Local historians can trace the development of Las Cruces, the campus of New Mexico A and M College, and remote rail sidings like Aden Siding.

  3. 1958 Map of Arroyo Cuervo, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Arroyo Cuervo, 1960 Print
    1958 Arroyo Cuervo
    1960 Print · USGS
    In the late fifties, the irrigated fields of the Rincon Valley were vital to this desert landscape. Researchers can trace the path of the Rio Grande through the network of the Garfield Canal and find local landmarks like La Capilla de Don Silverio.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1959 Map of Hatch, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Hatch, 1960 Print
    1959 Hatch
    1960 Print · USGS
    Dona Ana County communities thrive along the Rio Grande in the late fifties, where irrigation and rail lines intersect. Trace family history near Salem, Hatch, and Rodey, or locate landmarks like the Hatch Municipal Airport and Hatch Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1959 Map of Souse Springs, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Souse Springs, 1960 Print
    1959 Souse Springs
    1960 Print · USGS
    Doa Ana County ranching and water management are captured in detail here during the late fifties. Researchers can trace the network of desert cattle operations including Las Uvas Ranch, Horse Canyon Ranch, and the Alamo Windmills.

  6. 1961 Map of Nutt, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Nutt, 1964 Print
    1961 Nutt
    1964 Print · USGS
    The high desert at the meeting of Sierra, Dona Ana, and Luna counties is captured here in the early sixties as the rail-and-ranch economy shaped the landscape. Trace family history at North Cem or Duncan Ranch, and follow the old Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line past Nutt.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1982 Map of Hatch
    1982 Map of Hatch
    1982 Hatch
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande valley and the rugged Mimbres Mountains meet in this early 1980s overview of southern New Mexico. Researchers can trace the path of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad or locate historic mining hubs like Hillsboro and Lake Valley.

  8. 1989 Map of Hockett
    1989 Map of Hockett
    1989 Hockett
    1989 Print · USGS
    The high desert of the Uvas Valley is captured here during the late 1980s, showcasing a remote ranching landscape where three New Mexico counties meet. Researchers can trace the water infrastructure vital to the region at Hockett, including numerous scattered wells, a Tank, and the rugged slopes of the Sierra de las Uvas.

  9. 1996 Map of Souse Springs, 2001 Print
    1996 Map of Souse Springs, 2001 Print
    1996 Souse Springs
    2001 Print · USGS
    Dona Ana County ranching and rugged desert peaks define this area in the mid-nineties. Genealogists and historians can trace isolated desert outposts and water sources like Las Uvas Ranch, Souse Springs, and Escondido Ranch.

  10. 1996 Map of Hockett, 2002 Print
    1996 Map of Hockett, 2002 Print
    1996 Hockett
    2002 Print · USGS
    Arid grazing lands and high-desert ranges define this mid-1990s region at the intersection of three counties. Genealogists and historians can trace the remote settlement of Hockett or locate infrastructure like the Sub Sta and the Gravel Pit near Horse Canyon.

  11. 1996 Map of Hatch, 2002 Print
    1996 Map of Hatch, 2002 Print
    1996 Hatch
    2002 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande's irrigation network and the settlements of the Rincon Valley are documented here in the mid-1990s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Wardy Hedgehog Dam, Rodey Cem, and the Salem Sch.

  12. 1996 Map of Arroyo Cuervo, 2002 Print
    1996 Map of Arroyo Cuervo, 2002 Print
    1996 Arroyo Cuervo
    2002 Print · USGS
    The Rincon Valley's irrigation network and desert arroyos are mapped here in the mid-1990s as the river corridor transitions to the high desert. Researchers can locate the site of La Capilla de Don Silverio, the Hatch Airport (Aban'd), and old Ruins along the Rio Grande.

  13. 2010 Map of Hatch, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Hatch, 2010 Print
    2010 Hatch
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Rincon Valley's agricultural landscape comes into sharp focus during this period of New Mexico's modern development. Researchers can trace the sophisticated irrigation network from the Hatch Canal to the Hatch Drain and locate local landmarks like the Hatch Cemetery and Rodey.

  14. 2010 Map of Arroyo Cuervo, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Arroyo Cuervo, 2010 Print
    2010 Arroyo Cuervo
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande corridor and the arid southern New Mexico desert meet here in the first decade of the 2000s. Trace the complex water-management network of the Rincon Valley, from the McLeod Flood Control Project Dam to the Garfield Canal.

  15. 2010 Map of Souse Springs, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Souse Springs, 2010 Print
    2010 Souse Springs
    2010 Print · USGS
    Doña Ana County ranching life is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the remote landscape of the Sierra de las Uvas. Genealogists and local historians can locate Las Uvas Ranch, Escondido Ranch, and working Alamo Windmills among the desert peaks.

  16. 2010 Map of Hockett, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Hockett, 2010 Print
    2010 Hockett
    2010 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Doña Ana County is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by ranching and rugged canyons. Genealogists and researchers can locate family-named sites like Jones Ranch and Southerland Well near the Sierra De Las Uvas.

  17. 2013 Map of Hatch, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Hatch, 2013 Print
    2013 Hatch
    2013 Print · USGS
    Hatch and the surrounding valley communities are seen here in the early twenty-first century as the agricultural heart of the region. Genealogists and historians can locate the Hatch Cemetery and Rodey Cemetery, or trace the complex irrigation network of the Hatch Canal and Salem Lateral.

  18. 2013 Map of Hockett, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Hockett, 2013 Print
    2013 Hockett
    2013 Print · USGS
    Hockett and the high desert of Doña Ana County appear here in the early twenty-first century as a land of expansive cattle ranges and mountain peaks. Researchers can trace the drainage of Placitas Arroyo and the rugged slopes of the Sierra de las Uvas.

  19. 2013 Map of Souse Springs, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Souse Springs, 2013 Print
    2013 Souse Springs
    2013 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Doña Ana County is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by ranching and the Sierra de las Uvas. Researchers can trace old mountain routes and water sources like Souse Springs, Augustine Tank, and Tailholt Mtn.

  20. 2013 Map of Arroyo Cuervo, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Arroyo Cuervo, 2013 Print
    2013 Arroyo Cuervo
    2013 Print · USGS
    The high desert meets the irrigated Rincon Valley in the early 2010s at the Sierra and Doña Ana County border. Genealogists and local historians can trace the intricate network of the Garfield Canal and Rio Grande near Arroyo Cuervo.

  21. 2017 Map of Arroyo Cuervo, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Arroyo Cuervo, 2017 Print
    2017 Arroyo Cuervo
    2017 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande valley and the surrounding high desert meet in this 2010s survey of the Doña Ana and Sierra county line. Genealogists and local historians can trace the intricate irrigation infrastructure of the Rincon Valley, including the Garfield Canal and Arroyo Cuervo.

  22. 2017 Map of Hockett, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Hockett, 2017 Print
    2017 Hockett
    2017 Print · USGS
    The high desert at the junction of Sierra, Luna, and Doña Ana counties is captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the rugged topography of Sierra de las Uvas and the remote tracks of Las Uvas Diary Rd near Hockett.

  23. 2017 Map of Souse Springs, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Souse Springs, 2017 Print
    2017 Souse Springs
    2017 Print · USGS
    Doña Ana County's high desert is captured here in the late twenty-tens, showing a landscape defined by the Sierra de las Uvas. Researchers can trace the essential water network of the era through sites like Souse Springs, Las Uvas Spring, and Blanco Tank.

  24. 2017 Map of Hatch, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Hatch, 2017 Print
    2017 Hatch
    2017 Print · USGS
    The Rincon Valley and the Rio Grande corridor are captured in this recent survey of the Chile Capital of the World. Researchers can trace local family landmarks and burial sites like Hatch Cem, the residential streets of Salem, and the irrigation network of the Hatch Canal.

  25. 2020 Map of Arroyo Cuervo, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Arroyo Cuervo, 2020 Print
    2020 Arroyo Cuervo
    2020 Print · USGS
    The Mesilla Valley near the Sierra County line appears here in the modern era, showing the vital irrigation systems along the Rio Grande. Researchers can trace the complex water network of the Rincon Valley, from the Garfield Canal to the deeply cut Arroyo Cuervo.

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