Old Maps of Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico for Hiking & Exploration

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Ruidoso Downs, 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. 1963 Map of Ruidoso Downs, 1967 Print
    1963 Map of Ruidoso Downs, 1967 Print
    1963 Ruidoso Downs
    1967 Print · USGS
    Ruidoso Downs in the early sixties sits at the intersection of forest and reservation lands as the valley begins to develop. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Herrera Lane and find landmarks like the Drive-in Theater or Baston Spring.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1963 Map of Ruidoso, 1967 Print
    1963 Map of Ruidoso, 1967 Print
    1963 Ruidoso
    1967 Print · USGS
    Ruidoso and the surrounding mountain canyons are shown here in the early sixties, as recreation and infrastructure expanded in the Lincoln National Forest. Researchers can trace old mountain roads and landmarks like Forest Lawn Cem, the Drive-in Theater, and Jose Second Dam No 1.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1984 Map of Ruidoso
    1984 Map of Ruidoso
    1984 Ruidoso
    1984 Print · USGS
    The high country of the Sierra Blanca and the Lincoln National Forest are captured here in the mid-eighties as tourism and traditional land use converged. Local historians can trace the Old Military Reservation Boundary, find historic workings like the Parsons Mine, or locate small communities such as Glencoe and Whitetail.

  7. 2004 Map of Ruidoso Downs, 2006 Print
    2004 Map of Ruidoso Downs, 2006 Print
    2004 Ruidoso Downs
    2006 Print · USGS
    Ruidoso Downs and the Sierra Blanca foothills are captured in the early 2000s, showing the town's development near the tribal boundary. Local researchers can trace family roots at Stetson Cem or locate landmarks like the Ruidoso Downs Race Track.

  8. 2004 Map of Ruidoso, 2006 Print
    2004 Map of Ruidoso, 2006 Print
    2004 Ruidoso
    2006 Print · USGS
    The mountain town of Ruidoso and its surrounding canyons are captured here during a period of sustained growth in the early 2000s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Hollywood and Ruidoso Downs or locate the Forest Lawn Cem and the Inn of the Mountain Gods.

  9. 2011 Map of Ruidoso, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Ruidoso, 2011 Print
    2011 Ruidoso
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Ruidoso Downs, including Ruidoso, Carrizo, and other nearby areas

  10. 2011 Map of Ruidoso Downs, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Ruidoso Downs, 2011 Print
    2011 Ruidoso Downs
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Ruidoso Downs, including Ruidoso, Otero County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2013 Map of Ruidoso, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Ruidoso, 2013 Print
    2013 Ruidoso
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Ruidoso Downs, including Ruidoso, Carrizo, and other nearby areas

  12. 2013 Map of Ruidoso Downs, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Ruidoso Downs, 2013 Print
    2013 Ruidoso Downs
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Ruidoso Downs, including Ruidoso, Otero County, and other nearby areas

  13. 2017 Map of Ruidoso, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Ruidoso, 2017 Print
    2017 Ruidoso
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Ruidoso Downs, including Ruidoso, Carrizo, and other nearby areas

  14. 2017 Map of Ruidoso Downs, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Ruidoso Downs, 2017 Print
    2017 Ruidoso Downs
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Ruidoso Downs, including Ruidoso, Otero County, and other nearby areas

  15. 2020 Map of Ruidoso Downs, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Ruidoso Downs, 2020 Print
    2020 Ruidoso Downs
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Ruidoso Downs, including Ruidoso, Otero County, and other nearby areas

  16. 2020 Map of Ruidoso, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Ruidoso, 2020 Print
    2020 Ruidoso
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Ruidoso Downs, including Ruidoso, Carrizo, and other nearby areas

  17. 2023 Map of Ruidoso, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Ruidoso, 2023 Print
    2023 Ruidoso
    2023 Print · USGS
    Ruidoso and the surrounding mountain canyons are depicted in the early 2020s, showing the modern interface between settlement and the Lincoln National Forest. Genealogists can locate family sites at Gavilan Memorial Gardens Cem or Forest Lawn Cem, while researchers can trace the course of the Rio Ruidoso and Herrera Ditch.

  18. 2023 Map of Ruidoso Downs, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Ruidoso Downs, 2023 Print
    2023 Ruidoso Downs
    2023 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the Sacramento Mountains meet the Ruidoso valley in this recent survey of the New Mexico highlands. Trace local history at the Stetson Cem or follow the path of the Herrera Ditch through the heart of Ruidoso Downs.

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