Old Maps of Los Alamos County, New Mexico for Academic Research
Study the evolution of Los Alamos County with 53 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.
- Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
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These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Los Alamos County has changed over the decades.
Los Alamos County, NM maps
(53)- 1892 Map of Santa Clara
1892 Santa Clara1892 Print · USGSUpper New Mexico at the end of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape shaped by the Rio Grande and the arrival of the rails. Genealogists and historians can trace traditional settlements like San Ildefonso and Peña Blanca alongside the burgeoning Santa Fé Southern Railway.4 unique versions available - 1952 Map of White Rock, 1954 Print
1952 White Rock1954 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1952 Map of Valle Toledo, 1954 Print
1952 Valle Toledo1954 Print · USGSHigh 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 - 1952 Map of Frijoles, 1954 Print
1952 Frijoles1954 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1952 Map of Puye, 1954 Print
1952 Puye1954 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1952 Map of Guaje Mountain, 1954 Print
1952 Guaje Mountain1954 Print · USGSLos 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 - 1953 Map of Bland, 1954 Print
1953 Bland1954 Print · USGSSandoval 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 - 1953 Map of Frijoles, 1958 Print
1953 Frijoles1958 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1953 Map of Espanola, 1958 Print
1953 Espanola1958 Print · USGSNorthern 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 - 1958 Map of Albuquerque
1958 Albuquerque1958 Print · USGSAlbuquerque 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. - 1962 Map of Albuquerque
1962 Albuquerque1962 Print · USGSAlbuquerque and the surrounding high desert are captured here in the early 1960s during a period of intense mineral and military growth. Genealogists and historians can locate early schools like the Pueblo Pintado School, major industrial sites like the Jackpile Mine, and the sprawling Kirtland Air Force Base. - 1963 Map of Albuquerque, 1965 Print
1963 Albuquerque1965 Print · USGSMid-century New Mexico unfolds across this map, showcasing the intersection of ancient pueblos, modern military bases, and historic mining districts. Trace family roots and local history through the Ortiz Mine, Seven Lakes Trading Post, and Alameda.3 unique versions available - 1978 Map of Los Alamos
1978 Los Alamos1978 Print · USGSThe Jemez Mountains and Rio Grande valley come together in the late seventies, showing a land defined by volcanic peaks and ancient pueblos. Trace the footprints of Bandelier National Monument, find the rail line of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, and locate historic settlements like Jemez Pueblo. - 1983 Map of Albuquerque, 1984 Print
1983 Albuquerque1984 Print · USGSCentral New Mexico in the early eighties shows a landscape where ancient pueblos and modern aerospace hubs meet. Trace the routes of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR or locate landmarks like Kirtland Air Force Base, Madrid, and the Sandia Mountains. - 1984 Map of White Rock
1984 White Rock1984 Print · USGSLos Alamos County was undergoing significant residential growth in the mid-eighties as modern neighborhoods expanded atop the mesas. Local historians can trace ancestral sites like Tsankawi Ruins and Tshirege Ruins or follow the Old Railroad Grade along the Rio Grande.2 unique versions available - 1984 Map of Frijoles
1984 Frijoles1984 Print · USGSThe Pajarito Plateau during the mid-eighties shows a landscape defined by archaeological heritage and federal research facilities. Researchers can trace ancestral sites like Tyuonyi Ruin and Stone Lions Shrine alongside the growth of Los Alamos.3 unique versions available - 1984 Map of Guaje Mountain
1984 Guaje Mountain1984 Print · USGSLos Alamos and the surrounding canyonlands appear in the mid-eighties as a complex mix of government research, tribal lands, and mesa-top neighborhoods. Genealogists and historians can trace local development through the Guaje Pines Cem, Barranca Mesa Sch, and the Univ of N Mex (Los Alamos) campus.3 unique versions available - 2002 Map of Guaje Mountain, 2003 Print
2002 Guaje Mountain2003 Print · USGSLos Alamos and its surrounding mesas are documented here at the turn of the millennium, showing the unique intersection of a world-class laboratory and the New Mexico landscape. Researchers can trace the layout of North Mesa, find the Guaje Pines Cemetery, and locate the Los Alamos National Laboratory. - 2002 Map of Bland, 2003 Print
2002 Bland2003 Print · USGSSandoval County’s mountain landscape is captured here at the turn of the millennium, showing a rugged transition from high caldera rims to deep canyon floors. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct mountain communities and mining sites like Bland, Pines, and the Bruce Place. - 2002 Map of White Rock, 2003 Print
2002 White Rock2003 Print · USGSNorthern New Mexico at the start of the millennium reveals a fascinating intersection of laboratory science, tribal lands, and suburban expansion. Trace the boundaries of the Los Alamos National Laboratory as it neighbors White Rock and the San Ildefonso Indian Reservation. - 2002 Map of Puye, 2003 Print
2002 Puye2003 Print · USGSNew Mexico's high plateaus and ancestral lands are shown in great detail during the early 2000s as the modern lab facilities expanded. Researchers can trace the proximity of Los Alamos National Laboratory to sacred sites like the Puya Cliff Dwellings and the San Ildefonso Pueblo Grant. - 2002 Map of Frijoles, 2003 Print
2002 Frijoles2003 Print · USGSModern scientific infrastructure meets ancient landscapes in the mesas around Los Alamos during the early 2000s. Trace the boundaries of the Los Alamos National Laboratory and the historic Ramon Vigil Grant, or locate the Ceremonial Cave within Bandelier National Monument. - 2002 Map of Valle Toledo, 2003 Print
2002 Valle Toledo2003 Print · USGSThe Jemez Mountains at the turn of the twenty-first century reveal a landscape of vast land grants and volcanic calderas. Researchers can trace the boundaries of the Baca Location No 1 Grant or locate landmarks like Camp May and Cerro Toledo. - 2011 Map of Valle Toledo, 2011 Print
2011 Valle Toledo2011 Print · USGSCovers Los Alamos County, including Sandoval County, United States, and other nearby areas - 2011 Map of White Rock, 2011 Print
2011 White Rock2011 Print · USGSCovers Los Alamos County, including Los Alamos, White Rock, and other nearby areas
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