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Old Maps of Playas, New Mexico for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of Playas. 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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Playas, NM maps

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  1. 1918 Map of Playas, 1961 Print
    1918 Map of Playas, 1961 Print
    1918 Playas
    1961 Print · USGS
    The 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
  4. 1919 Map of Playas
    1919 Map of Playas
    1919 Playas
    1919 Print · USGS
    The 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
  7. 1955 Map of Douglas
    1955 Map of Douglas
    1955 Douglas
    1955 Print · USGS
    The 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
  10. 1959 Map of Douglas, 1968 Print
    1959 Map of Douglas, 1968 Print
    1959 Douglas
    1968 Print · USGS
    Southeast 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
  13. 1961 Map of Douglas
    1961 Map of Douglas
    1961 Douglas
    1961 Print · USGS
    The 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.
  16. 1964 Map of Douglas
    1964 Map of Douglas
    1964 Douglas
    1964 Print · USGS
    The 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.
  19. 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.
  22. 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.
  25. 2010 Map of Playas Lake North, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Playas Lake North, 2010 Print
    2010 Playas Lake North
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Playas, including Grant County, Hidalgo County, and other nearby areas
  28. 2013 Map of Playas Lake North, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Playas Lake North, 2013 Print
    2013 Playas Lake North
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Playas, including Grant County, Hidalgo County, and other nearby areas
  31. 2017 Map of Playas Lake North, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Playas Lake North, 2017 Print
    2017 Playas Lake North
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Playas, including Grant County, Hidalgo County, and other nearby areas
  34. 2020 Map of Playas Lake North, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Playas Lake North, 2020 Print
    2020 Playas Lake North
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Playas, including Grant County, Hidalgo County, and other nearby areas
  37. 2023 Map of Playas Lake North, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Playas Lake North, 2023 Print
    2023 Playas Lake North
    2023 Print · USGS
    Modern New Mexico ranching and company-town planning meet in the high desert of the Playas Valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the specific street layouts of Playas or locate remote landmarks like White Place and Playas Air Strip.
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