1940s Maps of Eddy County, New Mexico

Explore 18 historic maps of Eddy County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Eddy County, NM maps

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  1. 1940 Map of El Paso Gap
    1940 Map of El Paso Gap
    1940 El Paso Gap
    1940 Print · USGS
    The Guadalupe Mountains of southern New Mexico are shown in the mid-1930s, defined by a network of remote livestock ranches and isolated mountain schools. Genealogists and historians can trace family landholdings at Hepler Ranch or Lewis Ranch and locate vanished local landmarks like Queen Sch and the Old Post Place.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1940 Map of Bandanna Point, 1955 Print
    1940 Map of Bandanna Point, 1955 Print
    1940 Bandanna Point
    1955 Print · USGS
    Eddy County ranching culture is frozen in time in the 1940s, showing a landscape defined by remote homesteads and critical water wells. Genealogists and historians can trace family land at Tatman Ranch or Pipkin Ranch and locate early landmarks like The Tepee.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1940 Map of Carlsbad Caverns West, 1955 Print
    1940 Map of Carlsbad Caverns West, 1955 Print
    1940 Carlsbad Caverns West
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Guadalupe Mountains of southern New Mexico are shown here just before the mid-century, revealing a remote ranching and caving landscape. Researchers can trace early family outposts like Able Ranch and Thurman Ranch or locate the numerous karst features such as Mudgetts Cave and Painted Grotto.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1942 Map of Clayton Basin, 1958 Print
    1942 Map of Clayton Basin, 1958 Print
    1942 Clayton Basin
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southeastern New Mexico's potash and ranching country comes to life in the years surrounding World War II. Researchers can locate family outposts like Lusk Ranch and Wood Ranch or trace the early industrial footprint of the Potash Co of America Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1943 Map of Carlsbad
    1943 Map of Carlsbad
    1943 Carlsbad
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Pecos Valley during the early 1940s reveals a unique network of irrigation flumes and potash industrial sites. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks and rural infrastructure like Forehand Ranch, Harroun Sch, and the U S Potash Co Refinery.

  6. 1943 Map of Clayton Basin
    1943 Map of Clayton Basin
    1943 Clayton Basin
    1943 Print · USGS
    Eddy and Lea Counties are mapped here during the early 1940s as the potash industry and ranching shaped the high desert landscape. Genealogists and historians can locate old cattle headquarters like Lusk Ranch and trace the spur of the Santa Fe Railroad (Oil City).
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1943 Map of Carlsbad Caverns West
    1943 Map of Carlsbad Caverns West
    1943 Carlsbad Caverns West
    1943 Print · USGS
    Eddy County ranching outposts and the subterranean wonders of the Guadalupe Mountains are captured here in the early 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace family land at Montgomery Ranch, visit the site of Queen (Ruins), or explore the springs at Sitting Bull Falls.

  8. 1943 Map of Oil City
    1943 Map of Oil City
    1943 Oil City
    1943 Print · USGS
    Eddy County, New Mexico, is captured here in the early 1940s, revealing a landscape of scattered ranches and emerging industry. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Angel Ranch and Mullman Ranch or trace the early U. S. Potash Reserve.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1943 Map of Bandanna Point
    1943 Map of Bandanna Point
    1943 Bandanna Point
    1943 Print · USGS
    Eddy County ranching life during the early 1940s is centered on a vast network of family outposts and desert water holes. Researchers can locate established heritage sites like the Tatman Ranch and H Bar Y Ranch or trace early routes along the Panama Road.

  10. 1943 Map of Nash Draw
    1943 Map of Nash Draw
    1943 Nash Draw
    1943 Print · USGS
    Eddy County’s potash mining industry is in full swing during the early 1940s, showcasing a landscape of industrial spurs and remote desert outposts. Trace the locations of the U. S. Potash Co Mine and isolated homesteads like Crawford Ranch or James Ranch.

  11. 1943 Map of Texas Hill, 1960 Print
    1943 Map of Texas Hill, 1960 Print
    1943 Texas Hill
    1960 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Otero and Eddy counties is captured here in the mid-1940s, showcasing the isolated ranching life of the Guadalupe Mountains. Researchers can trace historic property boundaries and vital water sources like Hardin Ranch, A L Ranch, and Bates Windmill.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1943 Map of West Carlsbad, 1964 Print
    1943 Map of West Carlsbad, 1964 Print
    1943 West Carlsbad
    1964 Print · USGS
    Eddy County ranchlands and military installations come alive in this mid-century survey of the Pecos River valley. Genealogists and historians can trace family operations at Lovejoy Ranch and Kee Ranch, or locate the Golden Eagle Mine and the Carlsbad Army Air Field.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1945 Map of Texas Hill
    1945 Map of Texas Hill
    1945 Texas Hill
    1945 Print · USGS
    Otero County ranching culture is well-preserved here in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape defined by cattle operations and forest management. Researchers can trace historic family holdings like Hardin Ranch and A L Ranch or locate isolated structures such as Powers Shack.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1945 Map of West Carlsbad
    1945 Map of West Carlsbad
    1945 West Carlsbad
    1945 Print · USGS
    Eddy County ranching and military aviation meet in the mid-1940s as the Pecos River valley expands. Researchers can locate numerous historic homesteads like Lovejoy Ranch, the high-elevation Golden Eagle Mine, and the wartime Army Air Field.

  15. 1945 Map of Carlsbad Caverns East, 1961 Print
    1945 Map of Carlsbad Caverns East, 1961 Print
    1945 Carlsbad Caverns East
    1961 Print · USGS
    Southeast New Mexico in the mid-1940s reveals a rugged landscape of ranching outposts and high desert canyons. Genealogists and researchers can locate family sites like the W W Smith & Sons Ranch, explore the early footprint of White City, or find the Julian Smith Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1945 Map of Malaga, 1970 Print
    1945 Map of Malaga, 1970 Print
    1945 Malaga
    1970 Print · USGS
    Eddy County ranchlands and river valleys are captured here at the end of the war, as the rail-and-ranch economy shaped southern New Mexico. Genealogists and historians can locate specific family holdings like the Delaware Ranch and Welch Ranch, alongside a vintage Bombing Target.

  17. 1946 Map of Malaga
    1946 Map of Malaga
    1946 Malaga
    1946 Print · USGS
    Southern New Mexico ranching and river life are frozen in time just after the war. Researchers can trace family ranch lands like Cottonwood Ranch and Reeves Ranch or locate unique landmarks like the Bombing Target and Harkey Double Mills.

  18. 1947 Map of Carlsbad Caverns East
    1947 Map of Carlsbad Caverns East
    1947 Carlsbad Caverns East
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Guadalupe Mountains and the high desert of Eddy County are captured here just after the war. Researchers can trace early ranching boundaries and landmarks like White City, the Cavern Entrance, and a remote Bombing Target.

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