1950s Maps of Los Alamos County, New Mexico

Explore 9 historic maps of Los Alamos County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Los Alamos County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Los Alamos County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Los Alamos County, NM maps

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  1. 1952 Map of White Rock, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of White Rock, 1954 Print
    1952 White Rock
    1954 Print · USGS
    The high mesas of Los Alamos and Santa Fe counties are captured here in the early fifties, documenting the remote canyon systems and early utility networks. Genealogists and historians can trace land grant boundaries and find markers of early industry like the Old Railroad Grade and Totavi.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1952 Map of Valle Toledo, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Valle Toledo, 1954 Print
    1952 Valle Toledo
    1954 Print · USGS
    High in the Jemez Mountains during the early fifties, this area centers on the private Baca Location No 1 land grant. Genealogists and historians can trace early trails and landmarks like Camp May, the Santa Clara Indian Reservation border, and Cerro Rubio.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1952 Map of Frijoles, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Frijoles, 1954 Print
    1952 Frijoles
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Pajarito Plateau's high mesas and deep canyons are shown in the early fifties, a time when these archaeological landscapes were under federal stewardship. Trace the ancient paths of the Stone Lions Trail to reach the Pueblo of the Stone Lions and the Ceremonial Cave.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1952 Map of Puye, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Puye, 1954 Print
    1952 Puye
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Pajarito Plateau in the early fifties reveals a landscape of deep canyons and ancient heritage. Researchers can locate archaeological sites like the Cliff Dwellings at Puye or trace the early industrial footprint of the General Pumice Mine.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1952 Map of Guaje Mountain, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Guaje Mountain, 1954 Print
    1952 Guaje Mountain
    1954 Print · USGS
    Los Alamos and the surrounding high desert mesas are captured here in the early fifties, documenting a landscape of deep canyons and tribal lands. Researchers can trace the Quemazon Trail, locate ancient Pueblo Ruins, and study the boundaries of the Santa Clara Pueblo Grant.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1953 Map of Bland, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Bland, 1954 Print
    1953 Bland
    1954 Print · USGS
    Sandoval County during the early 1950s reveals a landscape of high-country mining and retreating settlements. Researchers can trace the remnants of the Cochiti Mining District and locate sites like Bland and Tent Rock Ranch.
    6 unique versions available

  7. 1953 Map of Frijoles, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Frijoles, 1958 Print
    1953 Frijoles
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Pajarito Plateau was a landscape of deep canyons and volcanic mesas in the years following the war. Genealogists and historians can trace the mining remnants at Bland, ancestral Pueblo Ruins, and early homesteads like the Evans Griffin Place.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1953 Map of Espanola, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Espanola, 1958 Print
    1953 Espanola
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern New Mexico in the early fifties shows a landscape of deep canyons and ancestral Pueblo lands along the RIO GRANDE. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Evans Ranch or locate ancient Cliff Dwellings and the Old Railroad Grade.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1958 Map of Albuquerque
    1958 Map of Albuquerque
    1958 Albuquerque
    1958 Print · USGS
    Albuquerque and the surrounding high desert are captured here during a period of massive federal expansion and postwar growth. Researchers can trace the development of Kirtland Air Force Base, find ancestral homes in Pueblo de Santa Ana, or locate industrial sites like the Jackpile Mine.

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