1980s Maps of Grant County, New Mexico

Explore 27 historic maps of Grant County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — 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 Grant County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Grant County, NM maps

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  1. 1981 Map of Lordsburg
    1981 Map of Lordsburg
    1981 Lordsburg
    1981 Print · USGS
    Hidalgo County in the early eighties remains a landscape defined by the copper-and-rail economy and the long stretch of the Continental Divide. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Southern Pacific and small settlements like Cotton City or find remote workings such as the Golden Cross Mine.

  2. 1982 Map of Playas Lake North
    1982 Map of Playas Lake North
    1982 Playas Lake North
    1982 Print · USGS
    Hidalgo County's industrial desert landscape is captured here in the early eighties as the town of Playas took shape. Researchers can trace the development of this company town, from its Phelps Dodge Industrial R.R. connection to the Trailer Park and Hellport.

  3. 1982 Map of Playas Lake South
    1982 Map of Playas Lake South
    1982 Playas Lake South
    1982 Print · USGS
    Hidalgo County industry and desert geography meet in the early 1980s as mining and refining operations expanded near the dry basin. Researchers can locate the massive Smelter complex and trace water management features from Whitmire Spring to Playas Lake.

  4. 1982 Map of Doyle Peak
    1982 Map of Doyle Peak
    1982 Doyle Peak
    1982 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Hidalgo County in the early eighties is defined here by the steep elevations of the Apache Hills and the Hachita Valley. Researchers can trace the isolated landscape around Doyle Peak, Quartzite Ridge, and cattle tanks like Chapo Tank.

  5. 1982 Map of Hachita
    1982 Map of Hachita
    1982 Hachita
    1982 Print · USGS
    In the early eighties, this desert landscape along the Grant and Hidalgo county line reveals a history of mining and exploration. Researchers can trace historic activity through the Mine Shaft and Prospects found near Hachita Peak and Stone Cabin Gulch.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1982 Map of Hachita Peak
    1982 Map of Hachita Peak
    1982 Hachita Peak
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Little Hatchet Mountains in the early 1980s reveal a landscape shaped by mining and high-desert passes. Researchers can trace historical resource extraction at a Mine Shaft and Prospects or locate the remote Cottonwood Spring.

  7. 1982 Map of Playas Peak
    1982 Map of Playas Peak
    1982 Playas Peak
    1982 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Grant County in the early eighties is captured here, centered on the Little Hatchet Mountains. Trace the path of the Continental Divide as it passes landmarks like Turquoise Mountain and Playas Peak.

  8. 1982 Map of Hatch
    1982 Map of Hatch
    1982 Hatch
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande valley and the rugged Mimbres Mountains meet in this early 1980s overview of southern New Mexico. Researchers can trace the path of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad or locate historic mining hubs like Hillsboro and Lake Valley.

  9. 1983 Map of Animas
    1983 Map of Animas
    1983 Animas
    1983 Print · USGS
    Southern New Mexico’s Bootheel remains a landscape of high-desert ranching and remote mining districts during the early eighties. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific Railroad past historic hubs like Animas and Hachita or locate mining sites such as the Gillespie Mine.

  10. 1985 Map of Dwyer
    1985 Map of Dwyer
    1985 Dwyer
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Mimbres River valley in the mid-1980s reveals a landscape of isolated springs and rugged canyon drainages. Researchers can trace the settlement at Swartz, the post office at Dwyer, and historical mining Prospects near Cordwood Draw.

  11. 1985 Map of P A Mountain
    1985 Map of P A Mountain
    1985 P A Mountain
    1985 Print · USGS
    High desert peaks and hidden water sources define the Sierra County wilderness during the mid-1980s. Researchers can locate remote landmarks like Larkins Spring, Seven Brothers Mountain, and the isolated O Bar O Canyon along the Grant County border.

  12. 1985 Map of San Lorenzo
    1985 Map of San Lorenzo
    1985 San Lorenzo
    1985 Print · USGS
    Settlements along the Mimbres River valley in the mid-1980s reflect a long history of water management and mountain ranching. Researchers can trace irrigation networks and find local landmarks like San Lorenzo, San Juan, and the secluded Willow Springs.

  13. 1985 Map of Dwyer SE
    1985 Map of Dwyer SE
    1985 Dwyer SE
    1985 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Luna and Grant counties is captured here in the mid-1980s, dominated by the peaks of the Cookes Range. Trace the seasonal drainage patterns of Cordwood Draw and Butterfield Draw as they wind past landmarks like Round Mountain.

  14. 1985 Map of Taylor Mountain
    1985 Map of Taylor Mountain
    1985 Taylor Mountain
    1985 Print · USGS
    The high-desert terrain of the Grant and Luna county line is shown here in the mid-1980s, centered on the Mimbres River valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the settlement at Old Town, locate the local Cem, and explore the geological features of City of Rocks State Park.

  15. 1985 Map of Whitehorse Mountain
    1985 Map of Whitehorse Mountain
    1985 Whitehorse Mountain
    1985 Print · USGS
    Grant County high country in the mid-1980s reveals a landscape shaped by water scarcity and ranching. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks like Tom Brown Canyon alongside essential water sources such as Seneca Tanks and Clark Tanks.

  16. 1985 Map of Mogollon Mountains
    1985 Map of Mogollon Mountains
    1985 Mogollon Mountains
    1985 Print · USGS
    The high wilderness of Catron and Grant counties is shown in the mid-1980s, documenting the remote canyons and peaks of the Gila region. Researchers can trace the proximity of historic mining sites like Confidence Mine to small mountain towns such as Mogollon and Glenwood.

  17. 1985 Map of Maverick Mountain
    1985 Map of Maverick Mountain
    1985 Maverick Mountain
    1985 Print · USGS
    The high canyons and peaks of the Gila National Forest are documented here during the mid-1980s. Local history researchers and outdoorsmen can trace the location of early Mines and natural water sources like Cold Springs and Hot Springs.

  18. 1985 Map of Hillsboro Peak
    1985 Map of Hillsboro Peak
    1985 Hillsboro Peak
    1985 Print · USGS
    The high peaks of the Black Range are captured here in the mid-1980s as they straddle the Grant and Sierra County line. Researchers can trace remote pack trails and locate high-altitude landmarks like Hillsboro Peak, Emory Pass, and Sawyers Peak.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1985 Map of Hendricks Peak
    1985 Map of Hendricks Peak
    1985 Hendricks Peak
    1985 Print · USGS
    Grant County’s high-desert wilderness is documented here in the mid-1980s as it sits within the Gila National Forest. Researchers can locate isolated water sources and natural landmarks like Hendricks Peak, City of Rocks, and Bear Canyon Reservoir.

  20. 1986 Map of Clifton, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Clifton, 1987 Print
    1986 Clifton
    1987 Print · USGS
    Arizona's copper country and the rugged borderlands come into sharp focus in the mid-1980s. Researchers can trace the massive Morenci Open Pit and its rail connections to Clifton, alongside remote outposts like Point of Pines and Fort Thomas.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1986 Map of Tillie Hall Peak, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Tillie Hall Peak, 1987 Print
    1986 Tillie Hall Peak
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Arizona-New Mexico borderlands in the mid-1980s show a high-country landscape of national forests and isolated mountain peaks. Researchers can locate remote resource extractions like a Mine or Prospect and trace drainages from Hells Hole Canyon to Bitter Creek.

  22. 1986 Map of Goat Camp Spring, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Goat Camp Spring, 1987 Print
    1986 Goat Camp Spring
    1987 Print · USGS
    The high desert along the Arizona-New Mexico border in the 1980s reveals a landscape of isolated mining claims and spring-fed camps. Researchers can trace historic activity at Goat Camp Spring, several scattered Mines, and the settlement at Hunter Flat.

  23. 1989 Map of White Rock Mountain
    1989 Map of White Rock Mountain
    1989 White Rock Mountain
    1989 Print · USGS
    The high ridges of the Sierra and Grant county border come alive in the late eighties, documenting a landscape of isolated springs and prominent peaks. Trace the rugged terrain from Whiterock Mountain to the remote Mine Shaft near Log Springs Mountain.

  24. 1989 Map of Ok Canyon
    1989 Map of Ok Canyon
    1989 Ok Canyon
    1989 Print · USGS
    The Cookes Range serves as the center of this late twentieth-century study of the high desert and its mining history. Researchers can locate the Cooks Peak (Site) and trace numerous Mine Shafts and Prospects near Finger-Ring Draw.

  25. 1989 Map of Greg Hills
    1989 Map of Greg Hills
    1989 Greg Hills
    1989 Print · USGS
    Southern New Mexico ranching country is captured here during the late eighties at the intersection of three counties. Researchers can trace vital water sources and land improvements like Cotton Well, China Tank, and the winding Macho Creek.

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