Old Maps of Santa Rosa, New Mexico for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Santa Rosa with 9 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Santa Rosa has changed over the decades.


Santa Rosa, NM maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Fort Sumner, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Fort Sumner, 1964 Print
    1954 Fort Sumner
    1964 Print · USGS
    East-central New Mexico's ranching and rail heartland is captured here in the mid-1950s, centered on the strategic junctions of the high plains. Researchers can trace the development of early highway networks and rail towns like Vaughn, Fort Sumner, and the copper operations at Guadalupe Mine.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Fort Sumner
    1958 Map of Fort Sumner
    1958 Fort Sumner
    1958 Print · USGS
    East-central New Mexico in the mid-fifties is captured here as a sprawling landscape of high mesas and cattle ranching. Researchers can trace the convergence of the Southern Pacific railroad at Vaughn and locate family landmarks like Borica School or Marquez Ranch.

  3. 1963 Map of Santa Rosa, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Santa Rosa, 1965 Print
    1963 Santa Rosa
    1965 Print · USGS
    Santa Rosa and the surrounding Pecos River valley are captured here in the early sixties, showing a landscape defined by historic water rights and rail transport. Researchers can trace the town’s development via the Southern Pacific tracks and locate several community landmarks including Blue Hole and St Rose of Lima Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1984 Map of Santa Rosa, 1992 Print
    1984 Map of Santa Rosa, 1992 Print
    1984 Santa Rosa
    1992 Print · USGS
    East-central New Mexico is captured here in the mid-1980s, centered on the strategic river crossing at Santa Rosa. Researchers can trace family-named landforms and small outposts like Puerto de Luna, Pastura, and the varied arroyos feeding into Lake Sumner.

  5. 2010 Map of Santa Rosa, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Santa Rosa, 2010 Print
    2010 Santa Rosa
    2010 Print · USGS
    In the early twenty-first century, this high-plains hub centered on the Pecos River remains a vital New Mexico crossroads. Local historians and genealogists can trace the town's roots through its many burial grounds, including Saint Rose of Lima Cemetery, and the legendary path of Historic Route 66.

  6. 2013 Map of Santa Rosa, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Santa Rosa, 2013 Print
    2013 Santa Rosa
    2013 Print · USGS
    Santa Rosa at the start of the 2010s remains a critical crossroads for travelers along the Historic Route 66 and Pecos River. Researchers can locate several burial sites including Evergreen Cem and San Jose Cem or trace the drainage of the Rio Agua Negra.

  7. 2017 Map of Santa Rosa, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Santa Rosa, 2017 Print
    2017 Santa Rosa
    2017 Print · USGS
    Santa Rosa thrives as a riverfront desert town at the junction of modern transit and legendary highway history. Genealogists and historians can locate legacy sites like Saint Rose of Lima Cem, the Pecos River crossing, and the path of Hst Rte 66.

  8. 2020 Map of Santa Rosa, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Santa Rosa, 2020 Print
    2020 Santa Rosa
    2020 Print · USGS
    Santa Rosa thrived as a vital oasis for travelers along the Mother Road during the twentieth century. Researchers can trace the legacy of the town through its numerous cemeteries, such as Evergreen Cem and Saint Rose of Lima Cem, and landmarks like the Blue Hole.

  9. 2023 Map of Santa Rosa, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Santa Rosa, 2023 Print
    2023 Santa Rosa
    2023 Print · USGS
    Santa Rosa and the winding Pecos River valley are shown in this contemporary study of Guadalupe County’s geographic and civic heart. Researchers can trace the town’s heritage through several local landmarks like Saint Rose of Lima Cem, the Guadalupe County Courthouse, and the famous Blue Hole.

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