Old Maps of Ancho, New Mexico for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Ancho with 7 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Ancho has changed over the decades.


Ancho, NM maps

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  1. 1955 Map of Roswell, 1974 Print
    1955 Map of Roswell, 1974 Print
    1955 Roswell
    1974 Print · USGS
    Southeastern New Mexico is shown in transition during the mid-fifties, from the Pecos Valley ranching hubs to the high timber of the Sacramento Mountains. Researchers can trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR through Roswell and Hagerman or locate the old barracks at Ft Stanton.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Roswell
    1958 Map of Roswell
    1958 Roswell
    1958 Print · USGS
    The High Plains and mountain peaks of New Mexico are captured here during the mid-fifties, showing the region before the closure of Walker Air Force Base. Researchers can trace the ranching and rail landscape from Lincoln to the Pecos River valley through Hagerman and Lake Arthur.

  3. 1962 Map of Roswell
    1962 Map of Roswell
    1962 Roswell
    1962 Print · USGS
    Southeastern New Mexico in the early sixties shows a landscape defined by high mountain peaks and a growing military presence at Roswell. Genealogists and historians can trace the roads connecting Fort Stanton, Capitan, and the Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation.

  4. 1973 Map of Ancho, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Ancho, 1977 Print
    1973 Ancho
    1977 Print · USGS
    The high-desert terrain of Lincoln County comes into focus in the early 1970s, as ranching and rail infrastructure define the landscape. Researchers can trace the layout of Ancho, locate family landmarks like Miller Ranch, and identify historical mining sites including the Jicarilla Mine.

  5. 1981 Map of Carrizozo
    1981 Map of Carrizozo
    1981 Carrizozo
    1981 Print · USGS
    High desert plains meet the timbered slopes of the Capitan and Jicarilla Mountains in the early 1980s. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side towns like Carrizozo and old mining sites such as the American Mine and the settlement of White Oaks.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 2004 Map of Ancho, 2006 Print
    2004 Map of Ancho, 2006 Print
    2004 Ancho
    2006 Print · USGS
    In the high-desert country of Lincoln County during the early 2000s, ranching and mining define the local landscape. Genealogists and researchers can trace family land at Miller Ranch or Wilson Ranch, and locate industrial sites like the Jicarilla Mine near the Ancho Cem.

  7. 2023 Map of Ancho, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Ancho, 2023 Print
    2023 Ancho
    2023 Print · USGS
    The high mountain valley of Lincoln County is shown here during the early 2020s, centered on the settlement of Ancho. Researchers can trace local lineage at the Ancho Cem or follow the terrain into the Jicarilla Mountains and Lincoln National Forest.

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