Old Maps of Barber Crossing, New Mexico for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 7 historic maps of Barber Crossing. 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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Barber Crossing, NM maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 1954 Map of Carlsbad, 1963 Print
    1954 Map of Carlsbad, 1963 Print
    1954 Carlsbad
    1963 Print · USGS
    Southeastern New Mexico's desert peaks and river valleys appear in this mid-century study of the borderlands. Researchers can locate vanished sites like Sacramento City, trace the Pecos River reservoirs, and explore Carlsbad Caverns.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Carlsbad
    1958 Map of Carlsbad
    1958 Carlsbad
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southeastern New Mexico in the mid-1950s shows a landscape of deep desert basins and high forest ranges during a period of steady ranching and early tourism. Researchers can trace the path of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad or find vanished locales like Sacramento City (abandoned) and Whites City.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 1985 Map of Azotea Peak
    1985 Map of Azotea Peak
    1985 Azotea Peak
    1985 Print · USGS
    Eddy County in the mid-1980s reveals a high-desert landscape of prominent mesas and deep canyon systems. Researchers can trace the importance of desert water sources at Boyds Waterhole and Walt Spring while locating high-elevation landmarks like Azotea Peak.

  7. 2023 Map of Azotea Peak, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Azotea Peak, 2023 Print
    2023 Azotea Peak
    2023 Print · USGS
    Eddy County’s high desert landscape is shown here as it remains today, characterized by the prominent Seven Rivers Hills and a rugged network of canyons. Local history researchers can locate the Rocky Arroyo Cem or trace the drainage from Indian Big Spring through Schoolhouse Canyon.

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