1940s Maps of Lincoln County, New Mexico

Explore 8 historic maps of Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Lincoln County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Lincoln County, NM maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Capitan Mountains
    1940 Map of Capitan Mountains
    1940 Capitan Mountains
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Double Crossing, Encinoso, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1942 Map of Arabela
    1942 Map of Arabela
    1942 Arabela
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Bluewater, Arabela, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1943 Map of Carrizozo
    1943 Map of Carrizozo
    1943 Carrizozo
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Carrizozo, Robsart, and other nearby areas

  4. 1947 Map of Three Rivers, 1954 Print
    1947 Map of Three Rivers, 1954 Print
    1947 Three Rivers
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Kimmons, Cora Crew, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1947 Map of Capitol Peak, 1955 Print
    1947 Map of Capitol Peak, 1955 Print
    1947 Capitol Peak
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Otero County, Socorro County, and other nearby areas

  6. 1948 Map of Broken Back Crater, 1954 Print
    1948 Map of Broken Back Crater, 1954 Print
    1948 Broken Back Crater
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Lovelace, Socorro County, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1948 Map of Chihuahua Ranch, 1954 Print
    1948 Map of Chihuahua Ranch, 1954 Print
    1948 Chihuahua Ranch
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Socorro County, United States, and other nearby areas

  8. 1948 Map of Mockingbird Gap, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of Mockingbird Gap, 1955 Print
    1948 Mockingbird Gap
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Socorro County, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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