1900s (20th Century) Maps of La Mesa, New Mexico

Explore 6 historic maps of La Mesa from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 La Mesa's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring La Mesa's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.


La Mesa, NM maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

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