Old Maps of Lincoln County, New Mexico for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 163 historic maps of Lincoln County. 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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Lincoln County, NM maps

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  1. 1916 Map of Tularosa
    1916 Map of Tularosa
    1916 Tularosa
    1916 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Tularosa, Salinas, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1918 Map of Oscura Peak
    1918 Map of Oscura Peak
    1918 Oscura Peak
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Lovelace, Bingham, and other nearby areas

  3. 1934 Map of Capitan
    1934 Map of Capitan
    1934 Capitan
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Capitan, Coalora, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1935 Map of Capitan Mountains
    1935 Map of Capitan Mountains
    1935 Capitan Mountains
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Double Crossing, Encinoso, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1936 Map of Arabela
    1936 Map of Arabela
    1936 Arabela
    1936 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Bluewater, Arabela, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1937 Map of Capitan
    1937 Map of Capitan
    1937 Capitan
    1937 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Capitan, Coalora, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1938 Map of Carrizozo
    1938 Map of Carrizozo
    1938 Carrizozo
    1938 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Carrizozo, Robsart, and other nearby areas

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 1943 Map of Carrizozo
    1943 Map of Carrizozo
    1943 Carrizozo
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Carrizozo, Robsart, and other nearby areas

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 1950 Map of Oscura
    1950 Map of Oscura
    1950 Oscura
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Kimmons, Cora Crew, and other nearby areas

  17. 1950 Map of Carrizozo, 1954 Print
    1950 Map of Carrizozo, 1954 Print
    1950 Carrizozo
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Carrizozo, Robsart, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  18. 1950 Map of Little Black Peak, 1954 Print
    1950 Map of Little Black Peak, 1954 Print
    1950 Little Black Peak
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Largo, Cooper, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1950 Map of Sierra Blanca Peak, 1955 Print
    1950 Map of Sierra Blanca Peak, 1955 Print
    1950 Sierra Blanca Peak
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Apache, Otero County, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1954 Map of Tularosa, 1963 Print
    1954 Map of Tularosa, 1963 Print
    1954 Tularosa
    1963 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Truth or Consequences, Tularosa, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  21. 1954 Map of Fort Sumner, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Fort Sumner, 1964 Print
    1954 Fort Sumner
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Santa Rosa, Estancia, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  22. 1955 Map of Roswell, 1974 Print
    1955 Map of Roswell, 1974 Print
    1955 Roswell
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Roswell, Ruidoso, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  23. 1958 Map of Fort Sumner
    1958 Map of Fort Sumner
    1958 Fort Sumner
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Santa Rosa, Estancia, and other nearby areas

  24. 1958 Map of Roswell
    1958 Map of Roswell
    1958 Roswell
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Roswell, Ruidoso, and other nearby areas

  25. 1958 Map of Tularosa
    1958 Map of Tularosa
    1958 Tularosa
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Truth or Consequences, Tularosa, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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