Old Maps of Columbus, New Mexico for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Columbus. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Columbus.


Columbus, NM maps

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  1. 1917 Map of Columbus, 1920 Print
    1917 Map of Columbus, 1920 Print
    1917 Columbus
    1920 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Puerto Palomas, Waterloo, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1918 Map of Columbus
    1918 Map of Columbus
    1918 Columbus
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Puerto Palomas, Waterloo, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1920 Map of Columbus, 1931 Print
    1920 Map of Columbus, 1931 Print
    1920 Columbus
    1931 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Puerto Palomas, Waterloo, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1953 Map of El Paso
    1953 Map of El Paso
    1953 El Paso
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Ciudad Juárez, El Paso, and other nearby areas

  5. 1959 Map of El Paso, 1968 Print
    1959 Map of El Paso, 1968 Print
    1959 El Paso
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Ciudad Juárez, El Paso, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1964 Map of El Paso
    1964 Map of El Paso
    1964 El Paso
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Ciudad Juárez, El Paso, and other nearby areas

  7. 1965 Map of El Paso
    1965 Map of El Paso
    1965 El Paso
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Ciudad Juárez, El Paso, and other nearby areas

  8. 1965 Map of Columbus, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Columbus, 1967 Print
    1965 Columbus
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Puerto Palomas, Luna County, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1966 Map of Columbus SE, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Columbus SE, 1967 Print
    1966 Columbus SE
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Luna County, Ascensión, and other nearby areas

  10. 1981 Map of Columbus
    1981 Map of Columbus
    1981 Columbus
    1981 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Puerto Palomas, Guadalupe Victoria, and other nearby areas

  11. 1996 Map of Columbus SE, 2003 Print
    1996 Map of Columbus SE, 2003 Print
    1996 Columbus SE
    2003 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Luna County, Ascensión, and other nearby areas

  12. 1996 Map of Columbus, 2003 Print
    1996 Map of Columbus, 2003 Print
    1996 Columbus
    2003 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Puerto Palomas, Luna County, and other nearby areas

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