1940s Maps of Carlsbad, New Mexico

Explore 3 historic maps of Carlsbad 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.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Carlsbad's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Carlsbad's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Carlsbad, NM maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Carlsbad
    1943 Map of Carlsbad
    1943 Carlsbad
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including Loving, Avalon, and other nearby areas

  2. 1943 Map of West Carlsbad, 1964 Print
    1943 Map of West Carlsbad, 1964 Print
    1943 West Carlsbad
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including West Carlsbad, Barber Crossing, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1945 Map of West Carlsbad
    1945 Map of West Carlsbad
    1945 West Carlsbad
    1945 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including West Carlsbad, Barber Crossing, and other nearby areas

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