Old Maps of Sunset, New Mexico for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 7 historic maps of Sunset. 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.
  • Layer with modern tools: Combine with LiDAR or satellite views to plan hikes through historical terrain.
  • Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.

Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Sunset.


Sunset, 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. 1961 Map of Tinnie, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Tinnie, 1964 Print
    1961 Tinnie
    1964 Print · USGS
    Ranching life and riverbank settlements define this Lincoln County landscape in the early sixties. Researchers can trace family holdings like Nelson Ranch and Purcell Ranch or locate the old Cem at Tinnie and Picacho along the Rio Hondo.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 1988 Map of Sunset, 1989 Print
    1988 Map of Sunset, 1989 Print
    1988 Sunset
    1989 Print · USGS
    Lincoln County in the late eighties shows a landscape focused on the Rio Hondo valley. Genealogists and researchers can trace the small settlements of Sunset and Riverside or locate landmarks like the Roadside Park and Bonney Canyon.

  7. 2023 Map of Sunset, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Sunset, 2023 Print
    2023 Sunset
    2023 Print · USGS
    Lincoln County's river-valley settlements are captured in this modern survey of the high desert landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace the relationship between Rio Hondo and the nearby communities of Sunset and Riverside.

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