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Old Maps of Bluewater, New Mexico for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 13 historic maps of Bluewater. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Bluewater.

Bluewater, NM maps

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  1. 1936 Map of Arabela
    1936 Map of Arabela
    1936 Arabela
    1936 Print · USGS
    Ranching and rural education define this mid-1930s survey of the Arabela region near the Capitan Mountains. Genealogists and historians can locate family holdings like Purcella Ranch and several local institutions including Plainview School and Escondido Spring School.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1942 Map of Arabela
    1942 Map of Arabela
    1942 Arabela
    1942 Print · USGS
    Lincoln County ranching life in the 1930s is preserved here, centered on the small community of Arabela and the surrounding high-desert arroyos. Genealogists can trace family holdings like the Russell Bird Ranch and Purcella Ranch or locate the Plainview Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 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
  10. 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.
  13. 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.
  16. 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
  19. 1981 Map of Arabela
    1981 Map of Arabela
    1981 Arabela
    1981 Print · USGS
    Arabela and the eastern Capitan Mountains appear here as they were in the early 1980s, before modern development shifted the rural landscape. Trace local heritage through landmarks like Las Palas Cem, the settlement of Pine Lodge, and Pacheco Lake.
  22. 2004 Map of Arabela, 2006 Print
    2004 Map of Arabela, 2006 Print
    2004 Arabela
    2006 Print · USGS
    Arabela and the eastern foothills of the Capitan Mountains are shown here as they appeared in the early 2000s. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Las Patas Cem, Whitaker Ranch, and the Escondido Ditch irrigation system.
  25. 2011 Map of Arabela, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Arabela, 2011 Print
    2011 Arabela
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Bluewater, including Arabela, Pine Lodge, and other nearby areas
  28. 2013 Map of Arabela, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Arabela, 2013 Print
    2013 Arabela
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Bluewater, including Arabela, Pine Lodge, and other nearby areas
  31. 2017 Map of Arabela, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Arabela, 2017 Print
    2017 Arabela
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Bluewater, including Arabela, Pine Lodge, and other nearby areas
  34. 2020 Map of Arabela, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Arabela, 2020 Print
    2020 Arabela
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Bluewater, including Arabela, Pine Lodge, and other nearby areas
  37. 2023 Map of Arabela, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Arabela, 2023 Print
    2023 Arabela
    2023 Print · USGS
    High in the Lincoln County backcountry, this map shows the isolated community of Arabela and the surrounding national forest as they appear today. Genealogists and researchers can locate Las Palas Cem and trace remote mountain water sources like Pino Real Spring.
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