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Old Maps of La Mesa, New Mexico

Explore 13 old maps of La Mesa, spanning from 1891 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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La Mesa, NM maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Las Cruces
    1891 Map of Las Cruces
    1891 Las Cruces
    1891 Print · USGS
    The Mesilla Valley and Organ Mountains are shown here during the late territorial era, when the railroad was transforming the region. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements like Mesilla, Fort Selden, and the mining hub at Organ City.
  4. 1893 Map of Las Cruces
    1893 Map of Las Cruces
    1893 Las Cruces
    1893 Print · USGS
    Settlements along the Rio Grande flourished in the 1890s as the railroad arrived in Doña Ana County. Genealogists can trace family roots in Mesilla, Las Cruces, and Santa Tomaz, or locate the historic site of Fort Selden.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 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
  10. 1955 Map of La Mesa, 1962 Print
    1955 Map of La Mesa, 1962 Print
    1955 La Mesa
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Mesilla Valley during the mid-fifties reveals a landscape defined by Rio Grande irrigation and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line. Researchers can locate the site of Chamberino (Old Town) and rural landmarks like San Luis Ch and Berino Siding.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 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
  16. 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.
  19. 1982 Map of Las Cruces
    1982 Map of Las Cruces
    1982 Las Cruces
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande valley and the Organ Mountains define this 1980s portrait of southern New Mexico's ranching and military landscape. Trace historic land divisions like the Brazito Grant alongside landmarks such as Santo Tomas and the Silver King Mine.
  22. 1996 Map of La Mesa, 2002 Print
    1996 Map of La Mesa, 2002 Print
    1996 La Mesa
    2002 Print · USGS
    The Mesilla Valley in the late twentieth century is shown here as a complex grid of irrigation and agriculture along the Rio Grande. Researchers can trace the layout of the Refugio Colony and locate community landmarks like Dunbar Sch and the San Luis Cem.
  25. 2010 Map of La Mesa, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of La Mesa, 2010 Print
    2010 La Mesa
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers La Mesa, including Chamberino, El Ojito, and other nearby areas
  28. 2013 Map of La Mesa, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of La Mesa, 2013 Print
    2013 La Mesa
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers La Mesa, including Chamberino, El Ojito, and other nearby areas
  31. 2017 Map of La Mesa, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of La Mesa, 2017 Print
    2017 La Mesa
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers La Mesa, including Chamberino, El Ojito, and other nearby areas
  34. 2020 Map of La Mesa, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of La Mesa, 2020 Print
    2020 La Mesa
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers La Mesa, including Chamberino, El Ojito, and other nearby areas
  37. 2023 Map of La Mesa, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of La Mesa, 2023 Print
    2023 La Mesa
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Mesilla Valley comes into focus in this recent survey, showcasing the enduring agricultural patterns of La Mesa and Chamberino along the Rio Grande. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like San Jose Cem or trace irrigation routes like the Three Saints Lateral.
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