Old Maps of Whites City, New Mexico for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 7 historic maps of Whites City. 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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Whites City, NM maps

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  1. 1945 Map of Carlsbad Caverns East, 1961 Print
    1945 Map of Carlsbad Caverns East, 1961 Print
    1945 Carlsbad Caverns East
    1961 Print · USGS
    Southeast New Mexico in the mid-1940s reveals a rugged landscape of ranching outposts and high desert canyons. Genealogists and researchers can locate family sites like the W W Smith & Sons Ranch, explore the early footprint of White City, or find the Julian Smith Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1947 Map of Carlsbad Caverns East
    1947 Map of Carlsbad Caverns East
    1947 Carlsbad Caverns East
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Guadalupe Mountains and the high desert of Eddy County are captured here just after the war. Researchers can trace early ranching boundaries and landmarks like White City, the Cavern Entrance, and a remote Bombing Target.

  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. 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

  7. 2023 Map of Carlsbad Caverns, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Carlsbad Caverns, 2023 Print
    2023 Carlsbad Caverns
    2023 Print · USGS
    The gateway to the Guadalupe Mountains is captured here in recent years, centered on the protected wilderness and cavern systems. Genealogists and historians can trace the roads and trails serving Whites City, including the Old Guano Road Trl and the winding Carlsbad Cavern Highway.

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