1900s (20th Century) Maps of Playas, New Mexico
Explore 8 historic maps of Playas from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Playas's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.
- Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Playas's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.
Playas, NM maps
(8)- 1918 Map of Playas, 1961 Print
1918 Playas1961 Print · USGSThe Playas Valley in the late nineteen-teens shows a landscape of isolated rail stops and cattle ranches at the edge of the desert. Researchers can trace early transit routes along the El Paso and Southwestern and locate family landmarks like Whitmire Ranch.3 unique versions available - 1919 Map of Playas
1919 Playas1919 Print · USGSThe Playas Valley was a critical ranching and rail corridor in the high desert during the early twentieth century. Researchers can trace the path of the El Paso and Southwestern railroad and locate early sites like Whitmire Ranch and Antelope.4 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Douglas
1955 Douglas1955 Print · USGSThe Arizona and New Mexico borderlands come into focus in the mid-1950s, highlighting the mining and ranching hubs of the Desert Southwest. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Bisbee, the operations at Hachita Mine, and rural landmarks like the Double Adobe School.2 unique versions available - 1959 Map of Douglas, 1968 Print
1959 Douglas1968 Print · USGSSoutheast Arizona and southwest New Mexico meet at the border in the late fifties, showcasing a high-desert landscape defined by industrial copper mining and ranching. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Bisbee, locate the Lavender Pit, and follow the Southern Pacific line through Douglas.4 unique versions available - 1961 Map of Douglas
1961 Douglas1961 Print · USGSThe Arizona-Mexico borderlands come into focus at mid-century, detailing the vital mining and ranching hubs of Cochise County and southwest New Mexico. Genealogists and historians can trace the Southern Pacific Railroad through Bisbee and Douglas, or locate early sites like the Old Hachita Mine and Rucker School. - 1964 Map of Douglas
1964 Douglas1964 Print · USGSThe Arizona-New Mexico borderlands in the early sixties reveal a landscape of deep-rooted copper mining and high-desert ranching. Genealogists and researchers can trace the legacy of settlements like Pirtleville, the industrial site of the Copper Smelter, and remnants of the Cochise Mines. - 1982 Map of Playas Lake North
1982 Playas Lake North1982 Print · USGSHidalgo 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. - 1983 Map of Animas
1983 Animas1983 Print · USGSSouthern 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.
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