Old Maps of North Hobbs, New Mexico for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 8 historic maps of North Hobbs. 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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North 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. 2010 Map of Humble City, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Humble City, 2010 Print
    2010 Humble City
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers North Hobbs, including Hobbs, Air Base City, and other nearby areas

  5. 2013 Map of Humble City, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Humble City, 2013 Print
    2013 Humble City
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers North Hobbs, including Hobbs, Air Base City, and other nearby areas

  6. 2017 Map of Humble City, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Humble City, 2017 Print
    2017 Humble City
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers North Hobbs, including Hobbs, Air Base City, and other nearby areas

  7. 2020 Map of Humble City, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Humble City, 2020 Print
    2020 Humble City
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers North Hobbs, including Hobbs, Air Base City, and other nearby areas

  8. 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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