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
    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.

  2. 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

  3. 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.

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