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1970s Maps of Lea County, New Mexico

Explore 44 historic maps of Lea County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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. 1970 Map of Prairieview, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Prairieview, 1972 Print
    1970 Prairieview
    1972 Print · USGS
    Lea County, New Mexico, is captured here in the early 1970s as an active hub of oil production and ranching. Genealogists and historians can locate family outposts like Fort Ranch and Pope Ranch while tracing the Denton Oil Field infrastructure.
  4. 1970 Map of Prairieview NE, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Prairieview NE, 1972 Print
    1970 Prairieview NE
    1972 Print · USGS
    The High Plains of Lea County during the early seventies reveal a landscape shaped by ranching and the oil industry. Genealogists and historians can trace local family names through Murphys Chapel Cem and numerous landmarks like Floyd Windmill or the North Townsend Windmill.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1970 Map of Bronco NE, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Bronco NE, 1972 Print
    1970 Bronco NE
    1972 Print · USGS
    The high plains borderland between New Mexico and Texas was a hive of energy production and ranching at the start of the seventies. Researchers can trace the development of the Buckshot Oil Field and locate family landmarks like Standefer Ranch or the Davis Windmill.
  10. 1970 Map of Prairieview NW, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Prairieview NW, 1972 Print
    1970 Prairieview NW
    1972 Print · USGS
    Lea County's high plains are captured here in the early 1970s, during a peak period of oil and gas development. Researchers can trace family ranching sites and local burials like King Cem alongside industrial markers like the Gladiola South Oil Field and Magnus Windmill.
  13. 1970 Map of Walking Cane Ranch, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Walking Cane Ranch, 1972 Print
    1970 Walking Cane Ranch
    1972 Print · USGS
    Lea County ranching and energy production intersect in the early seventies, capturing the isolated desert landscape of the Llano Estacado. Researchers can trace the water infrastructure and industry of the era via Walking Cane Ranch and Lambert Windmill.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1970 Map of Gladiola, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Gladiola, 1972 Print
    1970 Gladiola
    1972 Print · USGS
    Lea County ranching and petroleum production intersect in the 1970s as the high plains are mapped for industrial growth. Researchers can trace historic family water sources and oil infrastructure, including the Two Section Presley Windmill and the Gladiola Oil Field.
  19. 1970 Map of Johnson Ranch, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Johnson Ranch, 1972 Print
    1970 Johnson Ranch
    1972 Print · USGS
    Lea County ranching and energy exploration are captured here during the 1970s. Trace old homesteading sites and vital water sources like Johnson Ranch, the X-4 Corral, and the Four Lakes Area.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1970 Map of Simanola Valley, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Simanola Valley, 1972 Print
    1970 Simanola Valley
    1972 Print · USGS
    Lea County ranching and oil production intersect here during the early 1970s. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Jones Ranch and an extensive network of historic water stations including East Horse Windmill and the Hill Pasture Top Windmill.
  25. 1970 Map of Hillburn City, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Hillburn City, 1972 Print
    1970 Hillburn City
    1972 Print · USGS
    Lea County in the early seventies shows a landscape where the cattle ranching of the past met the growing energy industry. Researchers can trace family landmarks and industrial sites like the Cox Cemetery, the Zip Landing Area, and the Caudill Oil Field.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1970 Map of Tatum South, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Tatum South, 1972 Print
    1970 Tatum South
    1972 Print · USGS
    Lea County ranching and energy infrastructure meet in the 1970s, showcasing the high plains landscape around the town of Tatum. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named water sources like Keenum Windmill or visit the mid-century Drive-in Theater.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1970 Map of Alston Ranch, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Alston Ranch, 1972 Print
    1970 Alston Ranch
    1972 Print · USGS
    Lea County ranching and petroleum interests converge in the early 1970s along the Llano Estacado. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks and water infrastructure like the Alston Ranch, Peveler Place, and the uniquely named Old Dipping Vat Windmill.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1970 Map of Ranger Lake, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Ranger Lake, 1972 Print
    1970 Ranger Lake
    1972 Print · USGS
    Lea County ranching and oil interests intersect in the early seventies, centered on the life-giving waters of Ranger Lake. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks like Mixon Windmill and Royal alongside numerous scattered Oil Wells.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1970 Map of Bronco, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Bronco, 1972 Print
    1970 Bronco
    1972 Print · USGS
    The high plains along the New Mexico and Texas border come alive in the early 1970s, showing a landscape defined by ranching and energy. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks like Dillberry Windmill, a rural School, and the Gladiola Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1970 Map of Prairieview SE, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Prairieview SE, 1972 Print
    1970 Prairieview SE
    1972 Print · USGS
    The high plains of the Texas and New Mexico border come into focus in the early seventies, detailing a landscape of rural industry and agriculture. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Antioch Ch, the Cotton Gin, and family-named routes such as Fillingim Road.
  43. 1970 Map of Tatum North, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Tatum North, 1972 Print
    1970 Tatum North
    1972 Print · USGS
    The ranching and oil landscape of eastern New Mexico comes into focus in this early 1970s study of the area north of Tatum. Researchers can trace old family ranching sites like the D Bar Ranch and locate community landmarks including Mt Zion Ch and the Rodeo Ground.
  46. 1970 Map of Bledsoe, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Bledsoe, 1973 Print
    1970 Bledsoe
    1973 Print · USGS
    Bledsoe was a vital railhead at the edge of the Texas Panhandle during the expansion of the Permian Basin's energy reaches. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line and the early development of the Buckshot Oil Field.
  49. 1970 Map of Humble City SE, 1980 Print
    1970 Map of Humble City SE, 1980 Print
    1970 Humble City SE
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Permian Basin oil fields straddle the state line during the 1970s energy boom. Trace the dense network of wells and pipelines crossing Johnson Draw or locate landmarks like the Radio Tower and Gravel Pit.
  52. 1970 Map of Hillburn City SW, 1985 Print
    1970 Map of Hillburn City SW, 1985 Print
    1970 Hillburn City SW
    1985 Print · USGS
    Lea County ranchlands meet the Permian Basin's industrial expansion in the early 1970s. Researchers can locate specific energy sites like Morton Field alongside legacy ranching landmarks such as West Jim Windmill and Crosbys Windmill.
  55. 1972 Map of Milnesand SW, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Milnesand SW, 1975 Print
    1972 Milnesand SW
    1975 Print · USGS
    The High Plains of the New Mexico borderlands reveal an industrial landscape during the early 1970s energy boom. Researchers can trace the footprint of the Vandiver Oil Field and locate numerous Oil Wells, Gravel Pits, and remote ranch fencing.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1972 Map of Bledsoe SW, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Bledsoe SW, 1975 Print
    1972 Bledsoe SW
    1975 Print · USGS
    The high plains of the New Mexico borderlands come into focus during the early seventies as the local economy shifts toward petroleum. Genealogists and historians can trace the remote Pitchfork School and the industrial infrastructure of the Allison Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1972 Map of Crossroads, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Crossroads, 1975 Print
    1972 Crossroads
    1975 Print · USGS
    The eastern New Mexico high plains were a hive of energy extraction in the early 1970s, where the county lines of Lea and Roosevelt meet. Genealogists and local historians can trace the industrial footprint of Crossroads through landmarks like the Gas Plant and Prairie Oil Field.
  64. 1973 Map of Javelina Basin, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Javelina Basin, 1975 Print
    1973 Javelina Basin
    1975 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Lea County, New Mexico, met the Texas border in the early seventies during an era of expanding energy infrastructure. Researchers can trace ranching outposts like Medlin Place alongside industrial oil wells and the essential aqueduct that crossed this arid basin.
  67. 1973 Map of Bell Lake, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Bell Lake, 1975 Print
    1973 Bell Lake
    1975 Print · USGS
    Lea County ranching and energy production intersect in the early 1970s within this remote New Mexico desert landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace local water infrastructure and land use at the Double X Ranch, Bell Lake, and the Pipeline Windmill.
  70. 1973 Map of Paduca Breaks NW, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Paduca Breaks NW, 1975 Print
    1973 Paduca Breaks NW
    1975 Print · USGS
    The high desert along the New Mexico county line comes alive in the early 1970s as a hub for energy exploration. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Double X Oil Field and locate isolated landmarks like Cotton Place and Jack Tank.
  73. 1973 Map of Paduca Breaks East, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Paduca Breaks East, 1976 Print
    1973 Paduca Breaks East
    1976 Print · USGS
    The high desert oil fields of Lea County and Texas were undergoing rapid industrial expansion in the early seventies. Energy researchers and local historians can trace the infrastructure of the Salado Draw Oil Field and El Mar Oil Field alongside local landmarks like Needmore Tank.
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