Old Maps of Hobbs, New Mexico for Metal Detecting

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Hobbs, NM maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Hobbs, 1963 Print
    1954 Map of Hobbs, 1963 Print
    1954 Hobbs
    1963 Print · USGS
    The High Plains and Permian Basin transition is captured here at the height of the mid-century energy boom. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the foundations of Humble City, locate the Potash Mine and Plant, and follow the Texas-New Mexico RR.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Hobbs
    1958 Map of Hobbs
    1958 Hobbs
    1958 Print · USGS
    The High Plains of the Texas-New Mexico border are shown here during the height of the mid-century oil boom. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Hobbs, Lovington, and Jal, alongside ranching landmarks like James Ranch and the early Texas-New Mexico Railway.

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 2010 Map of Hobbs West, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Hobbs West, 2010 Print
    2010 Hobbs West
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Hobbs, including Lea County, United States, and other nearby areas

  7. 2010 Map of Hobbs East, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Hobbs East, 2010 Print
    2010 Hobbs East
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Hobbs, including State Line, Lea County, and other nearby areas

  8. 2010 Map of Humble City, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Humble City, 2010 Print
    2010 Humble City
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Hobbs, including Air Base City, North Hobbs, and other nearby areas

  9. 2013 Map of Humble City, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Humble City, 2013 Print
    2013 Humble City
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Hobbs, including Air Base City, North Hobbs, and other nearby areas

  10. 2013 Map of Hobbs West, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Hobbs West, 2013 Print
    2013 Hobbs West
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Hobbs, including Lea County, United States, and other nearby areas

  11. 2013 Map of Hobbs East, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Hobbs East, 2013 Print
    2013 Hobbs East
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Hobbs, including State Line, Lea County, and other nearby areas

  12. 2017 Map of Hobbs East, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Hobbs East, 2017 Print
    2017 Hobbs East
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Hobbs, including State Line, Lea County, and other nearby areas

  13. 2017 Map of Hobbs West, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Hobbs West, 2017 Print
    2017 Hobbs West
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Hobbs, including Lea County, United States, and other nearby areas

  14. 2017 Map of Humble City, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Humble City, 2017 Print
    2017 Humble City
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Hobbs, including Air Base City, North Hobbs, and other nearby areas

  15. 2020 Map of Humble City, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Humble City, 2020 Print
    2020 Humble City
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Hobbs, including Air Base City, North Hobbs, and other nearby areas

  16. 2020 Map of Hobbs West, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Hobbs West, 2020 Print
    2020 Hobbs West
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Hobbs, including Lea County, United States, and other nearby areas

  17. 2020 Map of Hobbs East, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Hobbs East, 2020 Print
    2020 Hobbs East
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Hobbs, including State Line, Lea County, and other nearby areas

  18. 2023 Map of Hobbs East, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Hobbs East, 2023 Print
    2023 Hobbs East
    2023 Print · USGS
    The eastern edges of Hobbs and the settlement of Nadine are captured in the modern era as they stretch toward the state line. Researchers can trace family sites at Everglades Cem or follow the path of Seminole Draw across the Llano Estacado.

  19. 2023 Map of Hobbs West, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Hobbs West, 2023 Print
    2023 Hobbs West
    2023 Print · USGS
    The western edges of the High Plains and the Permian Basin are captured in this contemporary view of Lea County. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Hobbs and Nadine while locating the Boone Cem - Memorial Park Cem and Lea County Regional Airport.

  20. 2023 Map of Humble City, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Humble City, 2023 Print
    2023 Humble City
    2023 Print · USGS
    Lea County in the modern era shows the steady growth of Hobbs and its neighboring oil-field communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace the area's development from the Knowles Cem down to University of the Southwest and Humble City.

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