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Old Maps of Mesilla, New Mexico

Explore 21 old maps of Mesilla, 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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Mesilla, 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. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 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
  19. 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.
  22. 1978 Map of Las Cruces
    1978 Map of Las Cruces
    1978 Las Cruces
    1978 Print · USGS
    Las Cruces and the Rio Grande valley are shown in detail during the late seventies, a period of steady growth along the railroad. Local historians can trace the irrigation networks of the Leasburg Canal and locate neighborhood landmarks like Mesilla Park and Tortugas.
  25. 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.
  28. 1996 Map of Black Mesa, 2001 Print
    1996 Map of Black Mesa, 2001 Print
    1996 Black Mesa
    2001 Print · USGS
    The Mesilla Valley during the late twentieth century reveals a highly engineered landscape of colonial tracts and irrigation canals. Researchers can trace land grants like the Mesilla Civil Colony and local landmarks such as Stahmann Farms Airfield.
  31. 1996 Map of Las Cruces, 2002 Print
    1996 Map of Las Cruces, 2002 Print
    1996 Las Cruces
    2002 Print · USGS
    Las Cruces and the Rio Grande valley are captured here in the mid-nineties, showing the city's expansion alongside historic agricultural tracts. Researchers can trace the layout of Mesilla, locate the St Joseph Cemetery, and follow the AT&SF RR through Mesilla Park.
  34. 2010 Map of Black Mesa, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Black Mesa, 2010 Print
    2010 Black Mesa
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Mesilla, including San Pablo, Doña Ana County, and other nearby areas
  37. 2010 Map of Las Cruces, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Las Cruces, 2010 Print
    2010 Las Cruces
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Mesilla, including Las Cruces, Tortugas, and other nearby areas
  40. 2013 Map of Las Cruces, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Las Cruces, 2013 Print
    2013 Las Cruces
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Mesilla, including Las Cruces, Tortugas, and other nearby areas
  43. 2013 Map of Black Mesa, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Black Mesa, 2013 Print
    2013 Black Mesa
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Mesilla, including San Pablo, Doña Ana County, and other nearby areas
  46. 2017 Map of Black Mesa, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Black Mesa, 2017 Print
    2017 Black Mesa
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Mesilla, including San Pablo, Doña Ana County, and other nearby areas
  49. 2017 Map of Las Cruces, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Las Cruces, 2017 Print
    2017 Las Cruces
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Mesilla, including Las Cruces, Tortugas, and other nearby areas
  52. 2020 Map of Black Mesa, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Black Mesa, 2020 Print
    2020 Black Mesa
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Mesilla, including San Pablo, Doña Ana County, and other nearby areas
  55. 2020 Map of Las Cruces, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Las Cruces, 2020 Print
    2020 Las Cruces
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Mesilla, including Las Cruces, Tortugas, and other nearby areas
  58. 2023 Map of Black Mesa, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Black Mesa, 2023 Print
    2023 Black Mesa
    2023 Print · USGS
    The fertile Rio Grande valley and the high desert of Doña Ana County meet in this modern survey of the New Mexico landscape. Researchers can trace the complex irrigation networks including the Mesilla Lateral and Santo Tomas Lateral or locate the historic bounds of Mesilla and San Pablo.
  61. 2023 Map of Las Cruces, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Las Cruces, 2023 Print
    2023 Las Cruces
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Mesilla Valley comes into focus in this contemporary survey of the Rio Grande corridor as it transitions from desert mountains to agricultural heartland. Researchers can trace intricate water systems like the Leasburg Canal or locate memorial sites such as Barela Catholic Cem and San Albino Cem.
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