Old Maps of Carlsbad, New Mexico for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Carlsbad. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Carlsbad.


Carlsbad, NM maps

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  1. 1939 Map of Carlsbad, 1955 Print
    1939 Map of Carlsbad, 1955 Print
    1939 Carlsbad
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including Loving, Avalon, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1943 Map of Carlsbad
    1943 Map of Carlsbad
    1943 Carlsbad
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including Loving, Avalon, and other nearby areas

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 1954 Map of Carlsbad, 1963 Print
    1954 Map of Carlsbad, 1963 Print
    1954 Carlsbad
    1963 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including Alamogordo, Artesia, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1958 Map of Carlsbad
    1958 Map of Carlsbad
    1958 Carlsbad
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including Alamogordo, Artesia, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1979 Map of Carlsbad
    1979 Map of Carlsbad
    1979 Carlsbad
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including Loving, Whites City, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1985 Map of Kitchen Cove
    1985 Map of Kitchen Cove
    1985 Kitchen Cove
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including Eddy County, United States, and other nearby areas

  9. 1985 Map of Otis
    1985 Map of Otis
    1985 Otis
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including Otis, Eddy County, and other nearby areas

  10. 1985 Map of Carlsbad East
    1985 Map of Carlsbad East
    1985 Carlsbad East
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including Avalon, Hagerman Heights, and other nearby areas

  11. 1985 Map of Carlsbad West
    1985 Map of Carlsbad West
    1985 Carlsbad West
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including West Carlsbad, Four Forks, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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