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1970s Maps of Eddy County, New Mexico

Explore 19 historic maps of Eddy County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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. 1973 Map of Paduca Breaks NW, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Paduca Breaks NW, 1975 Print
    1973 Paduca Breaks NW
    1975 Print · USGS
    The high desert along the New Mexico county line comes alive in the early 1970s as a hub for energy exploration. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Double X Oil Field and locate isolated landmarks like Cotton Place and Jack Tank.
  4. 1973 Map of Owl Hills, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Owl Hills, 1976 Print
    1973 Owl Hills
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Texas-New Mexico borderland comes into focus in the early 1970s, showing a landscape shaped by the Delaware River and high-desert ranching. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Prewit Ranch, Owl Spring, and early energy exploration at various Drill Hole sites.
  7. 1973 Map of Paduca Breaks West, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Paduca Breaks West, 1976 Print
    1973 Paduca Breaks West
    1976 Print · USGS
    The high-desert borderlands of New Mexico and Texas are captured in the early seventies during a period of active energy development. Genealogists and historians can trace the Battle-axe Ranch, early Paduca Oil Field wells, and isolated landmarks like Ross Place.
  10. 1978 Map of Bandanna Point
    1978 Map of Bandanna Point
    1978 Bandanna Point
    1978 Print · USGS
    Southeast New Mexico in the late 1970s shows a landscape defined by ranching water and energy exploration. Researchers can trace the drainage networks of Last Chance Canyon and locate isolated water points like Pipkin Well, Wagontire, and Lower John Well.
  13. 1978 Map of Grapevine Draw
    1978 Map of Grapevine Draw
    1978 Grapevine Draw
    1978 Print · USGS
    The high desert canyons along the New Mexico and Texas border come into focus in the late 1970s. Explorers and researchers can locate specific cave entrances like Ogle Cave and New Cave, or trace water sources such as Grapevine Spring.
  16. 1978 Map of Strychnine Draw
    1978 Map of Strychnine Draw
    1978 Strychnine Draw
    1978 Print · USGS
    Eddy and Chaves counties are mapped in the late seventies, showing a landscape defined by ranching life and deep desert draws. Researchers can locate remote outposts like Strychnine Camp and trace the paths of Buzzard Canyon and Strychnine Draw.
  19. 1978 Map of Artesia, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Artesia, 1979 Print
    1978 Artesia
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Pecos River valley in southeastern New Mexico comes alive in the late seventies, showing the intersection of rail-line agriculture and oil-field growth. Trace the path of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe through settlements like Dayton, Espuela, and Lakewood near Lake McMillan.
  22. 1978 Map of Martha Creek, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Martha Creek, 1979 Print
    1978 Martha Creek
    1979 Print · USGS
    Eddy County’s high desert landscape comes into focus in the late 1970s, showing a terrain defined by energy extraction and ranching. Genealogists and local historians can trace the network of gas wells surrounding the Gas Plant and find landmarks like The Tepee, Weld Tank, and Cone Butte.
  25. 1978 Map of Holt Tank, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Holt Tank, 1979 Print
    1978 Holt Tank
    1979 Print · USGS
    Eddy and Chaves counties in the late 1970s reveal a landscape defined by ranching life and desert water management. Trace the historic infrastructure of Holt and Bullis alongside numerous water catchments like Holt Tank and Catclaw Draw.
  28. 1978 Map of Jal, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Jal, 1979 Print
    1978 Jal
    1979 Print · USGS
    Southeast New Mexico in the late seventies is a landscape shaped by energy production and the rugged Llano Estacado. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the growth of Jal and Eunice along the Texas-New Mexico RR and across the Jal Oil Field.
  31. 1978 Map of Cawley Draw, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Cawley Draw, 1979 Print
    1978 Cawley Draw
    1979 Print · USGS
    Eddy County in the late 1970s reveals a high-desert landscape transition from traditional ranching to modern energy exploration. Researchers can trace land use through family-named landmarks like Fanning Draw and water sources such as CCC Tank and Raider Well.
  34. 1979 Map of Queen
    1979 Map of Queen
    1979 Queen
    1979 Print · USGS
    The settlement of Queen and the surrounding national forest are captured here in the late seventies. Researchers can trace land use through isolated sites like Putman Cabin, the Queen Cem, and the prominent Sitting Bull Falls.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1979 Map of Black River Village
    1979 Map of Black River Village
    1979 Black River Village
    1979 Print · USGS
    Southeast New Mexico in the late seventies is captured here as the gateway to the caverns meets a landscape of ranching and resource extraction. Researchers can locate the Smith Cem and trace water sources from Blue Spring to Black River Village.
  40. 1979 Map of El Paso Gap
    1979 Map of El Paso Gap
    1979 El Paso Gap
    1979 Print · USGS
    The high desert and rugged escarpments of the New Mexico-Texas borderlands are captured here in the late seventies. Genealogists and historians can locate remote outposts like Hughes Ranch, the El Paso Gap Ch, and the high-elevation Guadalupe Mine.
  43. 1979 Map of Pickett Hill
    1979 Map of Pickett Hill
    1979 Pickett Hill
    1979 Print · USGS
    Eddy and Otero counties meet in this 1970s survey of the high desert and canyon lands within the Lincoln National Forest. Genealogists and historians can trace the network of ranching infrastructure through features like Shattuck Well, Pickett Hill, and the dramatic escarpment of The Rim.
  46. 1979 Map of Carlsbad
    1979 Map of Carlsbad
    1979 Carlsbad
    1979 Print · USGS
    Southeast New Mexico is captured here in the late seventies, showing the gateway to the caverns and the fertile Pecos Valley. Genealogists can trace family names near Black River Village or Otis, while collectors will find the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe rail corridor and Avalon Lake clearly detailed.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1979 Map of Carlsbad Caverns
    1979 Map of Carlsbad Caverns
    1979 Carlsbad Caverns
    1979 Print · USGS
    Eddy County in the 1970s is centered on the iconic gateway of Whites City and the surrounding high desert plateau. Researchers can trace the early tourism footprint at the Visitor Center and Cavern Entrance, or locate remote landmarks like Baldridge Well and Chimney Cave.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1979 Map of Serpentine Bends
    1979 Map of Serpentine Bends
    1979 Serpentine Bends
    1979 Print · USGS
    Eddy County’s subterranean and high-desert landscapes are documented here in the late seventies. Researchers can trace land use at the X Bar Ranch and identify remote landmarks like Lechuguilla Cave, Goat Cave, and a lonely Cem.
  55. 1979 Map of Gunsight Canyon, 1986 Print
    1979 Map of Gunsight Canyon, 1986 Print
    1979 Gunsight Canyon
    1986 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Eddy County was documented in the late seventies as the backcountry of the Guadalupe Mountains was being managed for conservation and ranching. Genealogists and hikers can trace remote landmarks like Franks Spring, the Lookout Tower, and geologic features like the Upper Painted Grotto.
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