1940s Maps of Lea County, New Mexico
Explore 2 historic maps of Lea County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Lea County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Lea County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.
Lea County, NM maps
(2)- 1942 Map of Clayton Basin, 1958 Print
1942 Clayton Basin1958 Print · USGSSoutheastern New Mexico's potash and ranching country comes to life in the years surrounding World War II. Researchers can locate family outposts like Lusk Ranch and Wood Ranch or trace the early industrial footprint of the Potash Co of America Mine.2 unique versions available - 1943 Map of Clayton Basin
1943 Clayton Basin1943 Print · USGSEddy and Lea Counties are mapped here during the early 1940s as the potash industry and ranching shaped the high desert landscape. Genealogists and historians can locate old cattle headquarters like Lusk Ranch and trace the spur of the Santa Fe Railroad (Oil City).2 unique versions available
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