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Old Maps of Espanola, New Mexico for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 28 historic maps of Espanola. 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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Espanola, NM maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Santa Clara
    1892 Map of Santa Clara
    1892 Santa Clara
    1892 Print · USGS
    Upper New Mexico at the end of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape shaped by the Rio Grande and the arrival of the rails. Genealogists and historians can trace traditional settlements like San Ildefonso and Peña Blanca alongside the burgeoning Santa Fé Southern Railway.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1918 Map of Abiquiu
    1918 Map of Abiquiu
    1918 Abiquiu
    1918 Print · USGS
    Upper Rio Arriba County comes alive in the years following the Great War, showing a network of historic land grants and riverside villages. Researchers can trace the path of the D. and R. G. R. R. or locate ancestral roots in Abiquiu, Vallecitos, and San Juan.
  7. 1953 Map of Espanola, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Espanola, 1954 Print
    1953 Espanola
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Tewa Basin in the early fifties shows a valley structured by ancient land grants and river-fed irrigation. Researchers can trace ancestral boundaries and local landmarks like Santa Clara Pueblo, the Black Mesa Church, and the McCurdy Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1953 Map of San Juan Pueblo, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of San Juan Pueblo, 1954 Print
    1953 San Juan Pueblo
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande and Chama river valleys in the mid-1950s show a blend of Pueblo life and Spanish colonial heritage. Researchers can trace ancestral lands and mission chapels like Capilla de San Pedro or the historic site of the Old San Juan First Spanish Capitol 1598.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1953 Map of San Juan Pueblo, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of San Juan Pueblo, 1956 Print
    1953 San Juan Pueblo
    1956 Print · USGS
    Rio Arriba County life in the mid-fifties is centered on the fertile confluence of the Rio Chama and Rio Grande. Local history researchers can trace ancestral roots through the numerous land grants, old irrigation Ditch lines, and early sites like San Juan Pueblo, Hernandez, and Los Luceros.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1953 Map of Espanola, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Espanola, 1958 Print
    1953 Espanola
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern New Mexico in the early fifties shows a landscape of deep canyons and ancestral Pueblo lands along the RIO GRANDE. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Evans Ranch or locate ancient Cliff Dwellings and the Old Railroad Grade.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1954 Map of Aztec, 1975 Print
    1954 Map of Aztec, 1975 Print
    1954 Aztec
    1975 Print · USGS
    Northern New Mexico and southern Colorado come alive in the mid-1950s, showing the high-country settlements and tribal lands of the San Juan Basin. Genealogists and historians can trace the path of the Denver & Rio Grande Western RR and locate communities like Abiquiu, Park View, and Lumberton.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1958 Map of Aztec
    1958 Map of Aztec
    1958 Aztec
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern New Mexico and the southern Colorado border are captured here during the mid-fifties, showing the rugged intersection of national forests and tribal lands. Researchers can trace the Denver and Rio Grande Western rail line and locate remote outposts like Blanco Trading Post or Sargent Ranch.
  25. 1958 Map of Albuquerque
    1958 Map of Albuquerque
    1958 Albuquerque
    1958 Print · USGS
    Albuquerque and the surrounding high desert are captured here during a period of massive federal expansion and postwar growth. Researchers can trace the development of Kirtland Air Force Base, find ancestral homes in Pueblo de Santa Ana, or locate industrial sites like the Jackpile Mine.
  28. 1962 Map of Aztec
    1962 Map of Aztec
    1962 Aztec
    1962 Print · USGS
    Northwestern New Mexico in the early sixties showcases a landscape defined by the arrival of the Navajo Reservoir and the high-altitude timber of the Carson National Forest. Trace the path of the Denver & Rio Grande Western RR or locate historic settlements like Tierra Amarilla and Gobernador.
  31. 1962 Map of Albuquerque
    1962 Map of Albuquerque
    1962 Albuquerque
    1962 Print · USGS
    Albuquerque and the surrounding high desert are captured here in the early 1960s during a period of intense mineral and military growth. Genealogists and historians can locate early schools like the Pueblo Pintado School, major industrial sites like the Jackpile Mine, and the sprawling Kirtland Air Force Base.
  34. 1963 Map of Albuquerque, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Albuquerque, 1965 Print
    1963 Albuquerque
    1965 Print · USGS
    Mid-century New Mexico unfolds across this map, showcasing the intersection of ancient pueblos, modern military bases, and historic mining districts. Trace family roots and local history through the Ortiz Mine, Seven Lakes Trading Post, and Alameda.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1965 Map of Aztec
    1965 Map of Aztec
    1965 Aztec
    1965 Print · USGS
    Northern New Mexico and southern Colorado come alive in the mid-sixties, from the San Juan Basin to the high Jemez Mountains. Trace the narrow-gauge Denver & Rio Grande Western RR through Monero or locate old outposts like Blanco Trading Post.
  40. 1978 Map of Los Alamos
    1978 Map of Los Alamos
    1978 Los Alamos
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Jemez Mountains and Rio Grande valley come together in the late seventies, showing a land defined by volcanic peaks and ancient pueblos. Trace the footprints of Bandelier National Monument, find the rail line of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, and locate historic settlements like Jemez Pueblo.
  43. 1983 Map of Albuquerque, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Albuquerque, 1984 Print
    1983 Albuquerque
    1984 Print · USGS
    Central New Mexico in the early eighties shows a landscape where ancient pueblos and modern aerospace hubs meet. Trace the routes of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR or locate landmarks like Kirtland Air Force Base, Madrid, and the Sandia Mountains.
  46. 1984 Map of Espanola
    1984 Map of Espanola
    1984 Espanola
    1984 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1980s, this area of the Rio Grande valley remained a landscape of historic pueblos and vital irrigation ditches. Genealogists and historians can trace the community layouts of Santa Clara Pueblo, La Mesilla, and Jacona alongside the rising landmark of Black Mesa.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 2002 Map of San Juan Pueblo, 2003 Print
    2002 Map of San Juan Pueblo, 2003 Print
    2002 San Juan Pueblo
    2003 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Rio Grande and Rio Chama at the start of the twenty-first century reveals a landscape shaped by centuries of Spanish and Puebloan history. Researchers can locate the Old San Juan First Spanish Capitol 1598 and explore the irrigation networks of Alcalde and San Juan Pueblo.
  52. 2002 Map of Espanola, 2003 Print
    2002 Map of Espanola, 2003 Print
    2002 Espanola
    2003 Print · USGS
    Northern New Mexico's Tewa pueblos and Spanish land grants are mapped here at the start of the millennium. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Iglesia de San Antonio de Padua, Santa Clara Pueblo, and the Capilla de Santo Niño de Atocha.
  55. 2010 Map of Espanola, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Espanola, 2010 Print
    2010 Espanola
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande valley in Northern New Mexico showcases a dense network of traditional irrigation and ancestral lands. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through Santa Clara Pueblo, the Santa Cruz Cemetery, and ranching sites like Evans Ranch.
  58. 2011 Map of San Juan Pueblo, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of San Juan Pueblo, 2011 Print
    2011 San Juan Pueblo
    2011 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande valley north of Espanola is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring pattern of Pueblo and Spanish settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace irrigation networks like the Los Luceros Ditch and find specific landmarks such as Old San Juan, the San Antonio de Padua Morada, and the Alcalde Post Office.
  61. 2013 Map of Espanola, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Espanola, 2013 Print
    2013 Espanola
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande valley comes to life in the early 2010s, showcasing the traditional settlements of Santa Clara Pueblo and Española. Genealogists can trace family locations near San Antonio de Padua del Rancho and cemeteries like Black Mesa Cem and Santa Cruz Cem.
  64. 2013 Map of San Juan Pueblo, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of San Juan Pueblo, 2013 Print
    2013 San Juan Pueblo
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande valley north of Española is shown here at a time when traditional irrigation and Pueblo culture remain central to the landscape. Researchers can trace the layout of San Juan Pueblo and Ohkay Owingeh, locate the San Antonio de Padua Morada, and follow the complex paths of the Los Luceros Ditch and Chamita Ditch.
  67. 2017 Map of San Juan Pueblo, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of San Juan Pueblo, 2017 Print
    2017 San Juan Pueblo
    2017 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande valley north of Española comes to life in this contemporary survey of Ohkay Owingeh and its historic acequia systems. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks across Los Luceros, Alcalde, and San Juan Pueblo, including the Northern New Mexico College.
  70. 2017 Map of Espanola, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Espanola, 2017 Print
    2017 Espanola
    2017 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande valley in northern New Mexico reveals a deep history of settlement and irrigation in the late twenty-first century. Researchers can trace ancestral lands at Santa Clara Pueblo, locate family plots at Black Mesa Cem, and follow the life-giving waters of the Pojoaque River and Main Canal.
  73. 2020 Map of San Juan Pueblo, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of San Juan Pueblo, 2020 Print
    2020 San Juan Pueblo
    2020 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande valley in the early twenty-first century reveals a landscape of deep ancestry and modern growth north of the Española city center. Trace family roots and traditional lands through Ohkay Owingeh, the Rio Chama confluence, and historic ditch systems like the Alcalde-La Villita Ditch.
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