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Old Maps of Malpais, New Mexico for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Malpais. 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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Malpais, NM maps

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  1. 1917 Map of Camel Mountain
    1917 Map of Camel Mountain
    1917 Camel Mountain
    1917 Print · USGS
    The high desert along the New Mexico-Mexico border comes into focus during the early twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace isolated homesteads such as Engle and Minor Ranch and the railroad siding at Arena along the El Paso and Southwestern line.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1953 Map of El Paso
    1953 Map of El Paso
    1953 El Paso
    1953 Print · USGS
    El Paso and the border region are shown here in the early fifties, documenting a landscape of shared river life and rising military presence. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-tied communities like Smeltertown, San Elizario, and the grounds of Fort Bliss.
  7. 1959 Map of El Paso, 1968 Print
    1959 Map of El Paso, 1968 Print
    1959 El Paso
    1968 Print · USGS
    El Paso and the international borderlands come alive in this mid-century survey of the Chihuahuan Desert. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side settlements like Columbus and Fabens, locate the sprawling Fort Bliss, and explore the geologically unique Kilbourne Hole.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1964 Map of El Paso
    1964 Map of El Paso
    1964 El Paso
    1964 Print · USGS
    The El Paso and Juarez borderlands are shown in detail during the mid-sixties, from the urban center to the remote volcanic craters of the West Potrillo Mountains. Trace the rail-and-river network through Asarco Smeltertown, the Fort Bliss Military Reservation, and Columbus.
  13. 1965 Map of El Paso
    1965 Map of El Paso
    1965 El Paso
    1965 Print · USGS
    El Paso and the Mesilla Valley are shown in the mid-1960s as the region's military and transport infrastructure expanded. Researchers can trace the irrigation network along the Rio Grande, find old border stations like Columbus, and locate Hueco Tanks.
  16. 1965 Map of Camel Mountain, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Camel Mountain, 1967 Print
    1965 Camel Mountain
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Chihuahuan Desert along the international boundary in the mid-1960s shows a landscape defined by ranching and old industrial corridors. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade past Birchfield Ranch and identify early mining prospects near Camel Mountain.
  19. 1981 Map of Columbus
    1981 Map of Columbus
    1981 Columbus
    1981 Print · USGS
    Southern New Mexico’s borderlands are detailed here in the early eighties, centered on the historic village of Columbus. Researchers can trace the legacy of mining and transit through the Mahoney Mines, the Old Railroad Grade, and the grounds of Pancho Villa State Park.
  22. 2010 Map of Camel Mountain, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Camel Mountain, 2010 Print
    2010 Camel Mountain
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Malpais, including Doña Ana County, Luna County, and other nearby areas
  25. 2013 Map of Camel Mountain, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Camel Mountain, 2013 Print
    2013 Camel Mountain
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Malpais, including Doña Ana County, Luna County, and other nearby areas
  28. 2017 Map of Camel Mountain, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Camel Mountain, 2017 Print
    2017 Camel Mountain
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Malpais, including Doña Ana County, Luna County, and other nearby areas
  31. 2020 Map of Camel Mountain, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Camel Mountain, 2020 Print
    2020 Camel Mountain
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Malpais, including Doña Ana County, Luna County, and other nearby areas
  34. 2023 Map of Camel Mountain, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Camel Mountain, 2023 Print
    2023 Camel Mountain
    2023 Print · USGS
    The New Mexico borderlands come into focus in this contemporary survey of the Chihuahuan Desert. Local historians and land researchers can trace the roads near the international boundary and the volcanic landscape around Camel Mtn and Malpais.
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