Old Maps of Colonias, New Mexico for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 10 historic maps of Colonias. 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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Colonias, NM maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Corazon
    1892 Map of Corazon
    1892 Corazon
    1892 Print · USGS
    San Miguel County in the early 1890s reveals a territory of high mesas and vital water sources before modern development. Genealogists and researchers can locate early plazas and villages such as Chaperito, Aguila, and Las Colonias, or trace family landmarks like Cabra Spring.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1894 Map of Corazon
    1894 Map of Corazon
    1894 Corazon
    1894 Print · USGS
    San Miguel county in the 1890s was a landscape of high mesas and vital river settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace early territory life through named springs and remote outposts like Chaperito, Las Colonias, and Concha Spring.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1954 Map of Santa Fe, 1963 Print
    1954 Map of Santa Fe, 1963 Print
    1954 Santa Fe
    1963 Print · USGS
    New Mexico's high mountains and eastern plains meet in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Pecos River. Trace family roots and local history through San Christobal Church, Sena School, and the historic Las Vegas rail corridor.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Santa Fe
    1958 Map of Santa Fe
    1958 Santa Fe
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Sangre De Cristo Mountains meet the high plains in the late 1950s, showing a landscape defined by rail corridors and ranching. Genealogists can trace family-named sites like Upton Ranch or visit the Fort Union (Ruins) and Tuloso School.

  5. 1963 Map of Colonias, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Colonias, 1965 Print
    1963 Colonias
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Pecos River valley in the early 1960s reveals a landscape of traditional land grants and family-run cattle operations. Genealogists can trace localized settlements like Colonias and El Cerrito, or locate specific family holdings such as the Manuel Ulibarri Ranch.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 2010 Map of Colonias, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Colonias, 2010 Print
    2010 Colonias
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Colonias, including Margarito Ulibarri Ranch, Guadalupe County, and other nearby areas

  7. 2013 Map of Colonias, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Colonias, 2013 Print
    2013 Colonias
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Colonias, including Margarito Ulibarri Ranch, Guadalupe County, and other nearby areas

  8. 2017 Map of Colonias, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Colonias, 2017 Print
    2017 Colonias
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Colonias, including Margarito Ulibarri Ranch, Guadalupe County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2020 Map of Colonias, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Colonias, 2020 Print
    2020 Colonias
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Colonias, including Margarito Ulibarri Ranch, Guadalupe County, and other nearby areas

  10. 2023 Map of Colonias, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Colonias, 2023 Print
    2023 Colonias
    2023 Print · USGS
    Settlements along the Pecos River valley are shown in detail as they appeared in the early 2020s. Researchers can locate the San Jose Cem near Colonias and trace water features like Laguna del Arabe and Guadalupe Draw.

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