Old Maps of White Sands, New Mexico for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 12 historic maps of White Sands. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
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White Sands, NM maps
(12)- 1943 Map of Parker Lake
1943 Parker Lake1943 Print · USGSThe Tularosa Valley and San Andres Mountains appear here in the early 1940s, revealing a landscape defined by desert ranching and essential water sources. Genealogists and researchers can trace the locations of the Hat Ranch, Globe Spring Ranch, and numerous historic water features like Parker Well.2 unique versions available - 1952 Map of Parker Lake
1952 Parker Lake1952 Print · USGSIn the mid-century New Mexico desert, military expansion and ranching heritage intersect within the Tularosa Basin. Researchers can trace early water management at Parker Lake and Old Bennett Tank or locate the historic Hall Ranch and White Sands settlement. - 1955 Map of White Sands, 1962 Print
1955 White Sands1962 Print · USGSWhite Sands at the height of the mid-century Cold War reveals a landscape dedicated to military testing and desert survival. Researchers can trace the development of the White Sands Proving Ground and locate landmarks like Parker Station, the Bonney Spring Mine, and the unique Landing Strip in Road.2 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Las Cruces, 1963 Print
1955 Las Cruces1963 Print · USGSSouthern 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 - 1956 Map of Parker Lake
1956 Parker Lake1956 Print · USGSThe Doña Ana desert comes alive in the mid-1950s as military infrastructure expanded across the foothills of Buck Mountain. Trace the early development of White Sands and remote sites like Hall Ranch or the Bonney Spring Mine. - 1958 Map of Las Cruces
1958 Las Cruces1958 Print · USGSSouthern 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. - 1982 Map of Las Cruces
1982 Las Cruces1982 Print · USGSThe 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. - 2010 Map of White Sands, 2010 Print
2010 White Sands2010 Print · USGSCovers White Sands, including Doña Ana County, Otero County, and other nearby areas - 2013 Map of White Sands, 2013 Print
2013 White Sands2013 Print · USGSCovers White Sands, including Doña Ana County, Otero County, and other nearby areas - 2017 Map of White Sands, 2017 Print
2017 White Sands2017 Print · USGSCovers White Sands, including Doña Ana County, Otero County, and other nearby areas - 2020 Map of White Sands, 2020 Print
2020 White Sands2020 Print · USGSCovers White Sands, including Doña Ana County, Otero County, and other nearby areas - 2023 Map of White Sands, 2023 Print
2023 White Sands2023 Print · USGSThe military landscape of southern New Mexico comes into focus in this contemporary survey of the White Sands Missile Range. Researchers can trace the street grids of White Sands or locate desert water sources like Cox Reservoir and Alamo Spring.
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