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1960s Maps of Lea County, New Mexico

Explore 25 historic maps of Lea County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Lea County, NM maps

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  1. 1961 Map of Johnson Ranch, 1989 Print
    1961 Map of Johnson Ranch, 1989 Print
    1961 Johnson Ranch
    1989 Print · USGS
    In the high desert of Sandoval County during the early sixties, this area centered on the Johnson Trading Post amidst a landscape of mesas and arroyos. Researchers can locate remote water sources like Max Lopez Spring and trace mid-century infrastructure like the local Landing Strip.
  4. 1962 Map of Brownfield
    1962 Map of Brownfield
    1962 Brownfield
    1962 Print · USGS
    The High Plains of Texas and New Mexico are captured in the early sixties as a thriving hub of oil production and ranching. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Levelland and Slaughter Oil and Gas Field or locate smaller towns like Sundown and Littlefield.
  7. 1962 Map of Lovington, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Lovington, 1964 Print
    1962 Lovington
    1964 Print · USGS
    Lovington was a thriving Lea County center in the early sixties, defined by its expanding schools and oil industry. Genealogists and historians can locate specific sites like Lea Sch, the County Fairground, and the expansive Dean Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1962 Map of Lovington, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Lovington, 1964 Print
    1962 Lovington
    1964 Print · USGS
    Lovington and the surrounding Lea County plains appear at a peak of mid-century industrial development and ranching life. Researchers can trace family history at the Lovington Cem or locate historic ranch boundaries like Eidson Ranch and Kimbrough Ranch.
  13. 1962 Map of Buckeye, 1965 Print
    1962 Map of Buckeye, 1965 Print
    1962 Buckeye
    1965 Print · USGS
    Lea County ranching and petroleum production are in full swing in the early sixties as the oil fields expand across the high plains. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like the York Ranch and Martin Ranch or trace the early footprint of the Vacuum Oil Field.
  16. 1963 Map of Oil Center, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Oil Center, 1964 Print
    1963 Oil Center
    1964 Print · USGS
    Lea County in the early sixties was a landscape defined by the growing petroleum industry and the essential search for water. Researchers can trace the mid-century infrastructure of the Monument Jal Oil Field and locate isolated landmarks like San Simon Ranch and San Simon Sink.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1963 Map of Monument, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Monument, 1964 Print
    1963 Monument
    1964 Print · USGS
    The high plains of Lea County in the early sixties reveal a landscape shaped by the mid-century oil boom and traditional ranching. Researchers can trace family history at Crockett Cem or locate the infrastructure of the Pearl Oil Field and the Texas-New Mexico RR.
  22. 1963 Map of Laguna Gatuna, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Laguna Gatuna, 1965 Print
    1963 Laguna Gatuna
    1965 Print · USGS
    The high plains of Lea County are defined by industrial growth and desert ranching in the early sixties. Researchers can trace family ranch lands like Smith Ranch and Alfred Ranch alongside the sprawling Corbin Oil Field and the Hobbs Air Force Base Auxiliary Field No 4.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1963 Map of Hat Mesa, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Hat Mesa, 1965 Print
    1963 Hat Mesa
    1965 Print · USGS
    The high plains of the New Mexico borderlands are captured in the early sixties as the ranching and oil economies began to overlap. Researchers can locate remote outposts like Brinninstool Ranch and trace vital water sources from Dagger Lake to Rogers Well.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1963 Map of Maljamar, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Maljamar, 1965 Print
    1963 Maljamar
    1965 Print · USGS
    Southeast New Mexico’s oil and ranching landscape is captured here in the early sixties, centered on the dramatic rise of The Caprock. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of early energy workers at Booker Camp and rural life at Bond Ranch or Youngs.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1969 Map of Humble City, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Humble City, 1971 Print
    1969 Humble City
    1971 Print · USGS
    Lea County at the end of the sixties shows a landscape transformed by the energy industry and modern infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace the network of pipelines, several Gravel Pits, and landmarks like Wardswell Draw.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1969 Map of Hobbs SW, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Hobbs SW, 1971 Print
    1969 Hobbs SW
    1971 Print · USGS
    Southeast New Mexico’s oil-driven economy is on full display in the late sixties as the energy industry transformed the Lea County landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace the Texas - New Mexico railroad through Warren, locate the Monument Cem, and see the industrial footprint of the Carbon Plant.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1969 Map of Hobbs East, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Hobbs East, 1972 Print
    1969 Hobbs East
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Texas-New Mexico border near Hobbs thrived during the late sixties as the energy sector shaped the landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace civic growth through Highland Jr High Sch, find family sites at Prairie Haven Cem, and locate the historic East Hobbs Oil Field.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1969 Map of Jal NE, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Jal NE, 1972 Print
    1969 Jal NE
    1972 Print · USGS
    The energy-rich borderlands of West Texas and New Mexico come into focus during a period of intense petroleum development. Trace the infrastructure of the Jal Oil Field along the stateline, including a Gas Plant and Monument Draw.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1969 Map of Humble City NE, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Humble City NE, 1972 Print
    1969 Humble City NE
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Texas-New Mexico borderlands in the late sixties reveal a landscape of expanding energy production and cattle ranching. Researchers can trace the development of the Texpac Oil Field or locate the site of the Airport (Abandoned) and Waits Ranch.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 1969 Map of Eunice, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Eunice, 1972 Print
    1969 Eunice
    1972 Print · USGS
    Southeast New Mexico's oil-driven economy is on full display in the late sixties as the town of Eunice expands alongside the Monument Jal Oil Field. Researchers can trace local development through the Lea County-Eunice Airport, the local Cem, and the Drive-in Theater.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1969 Map of Hobbs SE, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Hobbs SE, 1972 Print
    1969 Hobbs SE
    1972 Print · USGS
    The high plains of the Texas-New Mexico border come into focus in the late 1960s as ranching and oil exploration intersect. Trace the industrial footprint across Monument Draw through its networks of pipelines and sites like Kornegay Ranch.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1969 Map of Eunice NE, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Eunice NE, 1972 Print
    1969 Eunice NE
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Texas-New Mexico borderlands in the late sixties come alive with the infrastructure of the Permian Basin's petroleum industry. Researchers can trace the development of the Elliott Oil Field, locate the small settlement of Jones City, and find water sources like Baker Spring.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1969 Map of Eunice SE, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Eunice SE, 1972 Print
    1969 Eunice SE
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Texas and New Mexico borderlands come alive in the late sixties as a high-production oil landscape. Researchers can trace the intensive development of the Drinkard Oil Field and Nelson Oil Field or locate the remote Giles Ranch.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1969 Map of Jal NW, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Jal NW, 1972 Print
    1969 Jal NW
    1972 Print · USGS
    Southeast New Mexico in the late sixties shows a landscape defined by the petroleum industry and the growing town of Jal. Researchers can locate Jal Cooper Cem, trace the Texas New Mexico railroad, and find the Gas Plant or Winters.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1969 Map of Jal, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Jal, 1972 Print
    1969 Jal
    1972 Print · USGS
    Southeast New Mexico in the late sixties is defined here by the industrial infrastructure of the oil and gas fields. Researchers can trace the town layout of Jal, find the old Drive-in Theater, and follow the Texas New Mexico rail line as it heads toward the border.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1969 Map of Hobbs West, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Hobbs West, 1972 Print
    1969 Hobbs West
    1972 Print · USGS
    The western outskirts of Hobbs and the small community of Nadine are documented here in the late sixties as the local oil industry flourished. Genealogists can trace family locations near Memory Gardens (Cem) or locate schools such as Sanger Sch and Heizer Jr High Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1969 Map of Humble City SE, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Humble City SE, 1972 Print
    1969 Humble City SE
    1972 Print · USGS
    The high plains of the Texas-New Mexico border are captured here in the late sixties as the petroleum industry reshaped the landscape. Researchers can trace early oil infrastructure through numerous Oil Wells and Pipelines near Johnson Draw.
  70. 1969 Map of Rattlesnake Canyon, 1973 Print
    1969 Map of Rattlesnake Canyon, 1973 Print
    1969 Rattlesnake Canyon
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Permian Basin oil boom is in full swing on this 1960s Lea County survey. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the footprint of the Monument Oil Field through its local hubs at Maypens, Teague, and the Chemical Plant.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1969 Map of Jal SE, 1973 Print
    1969 Map of Jal SE, 1973 Print
    1969 Jal SE
    1973 Print · USGS
    The high desert of the Permian Basin comes into focus during the late sixties at the New Mexico and Texas border. Petroleum historians and researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Dollarhide Oil Field and topographic features like Monument Draw and Shifting Sand.
    2 unique versions available
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