Old Maps of Gallup, New Mexico for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 21 historic maps of Gallup. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Gallup, NM maps

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  1. 1886 Map of Wingate
    1886 Map of Wingate
    1886 Wingate
    1886 Print · USGS
    The high deserts of western New Mexico are shown during the expansion of the rail era in the mid-1880s. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements and vital water sources like Gallup, Old Zuñi, and the historic Fort Wingate along the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad.

  2. 1892 Map of Wingate
    1892 Map of Wingate
    1892 Wingate
    1892 Print · USGS
    Northwestern New Mexico territory comes to life during the expansion of the rail era, centered on the strategic military and trade routes of the high desert. Researchers can trace the path of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad past Fort Wingate and through early settlements like Gallup and Old Zuni.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1954 Map of Gallup, 1973 Print
    1954 Map of Gallup, 1973 Print
    1954 Gallup
    1973 Print · USGS
    Native American tribal lands and the railroad corridor of the Southwest appear here at the midpoint of the century. Trace historic sites and remote settlements from Window Rock to the Fort Wingate Army Depot and Bibo.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Gallup
    1958 Map of Gallup
    1958 Gallup
    1958 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Western New Mexico and Eastern Arizona is captured here in the late fifties, dominated by the Navajo and Zuni homelands. Researchers can trace the path of US 66 through Gallup or locate historic industry at the Navajo Coal Mine and Gibson Coal Mine.

  5. 1959 Map of Gallup
    1959 Map of Gallup
    1959 Gallup
    1959 Print · USGS
    The high desert corridor of northwestern New Mexico and eastern Arizona comes alive in the late fifties, following the path of Route 66 and the rail lines. Trace established landmarks like Zuni Pueblo, the Fort Wingate Military Reservation, and the Coolidge Post Office.

  6. 1962 Map of Gallup
    1962 Map of Gallup
    1962 Gallup
    1962 Print · USGS
    The high plateau and mountains surrounding Gallup in the early sixties reveal a landscape defined by tribal lands, coal mining, and the rail corridor. Researchers can locate remote trading posts, the Gibson Coal Mine, and the historic Window Rock capital.

  7. 1963 Map of Twin Buttes, 1967 Print
    1963 Map of Twin Buttes, 1967 Print
    1963 Twin Buttes
    1967 Print · USGS
    McKinley County during the early sixties shows a landscape where high desert mesas meet the historic Route 66 corridor. Researchers can trace the development of Williams Acres or locate remote water sources like Tree Well and Black Well across Torrivio Mesa.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1963 Map of Gallup West, 1967 Print
    1963 Map of Gallup West, 1967 Print
    1963 Gallup West
    1967 Print · USGS
    Gallup and its surrounding coal-mining settlements are captured here in the early sixties as the industrial landscape was maturing. Researchers can trace railroad history and family roots through the Defiance Mine, Gamerco, and Hillcrest Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1963 Map of Church Rock, 1967 Print
    1963 Map of Church Rock, 1967 Print
    1963 Church Rock
    1967 Print · USGS
    McKinley County in the early sixties shows a landscape of military logistics and desert commerce. Trace the footprint of the Fort Wingate Army Depot and historic points like Springstead Trading Post and Navajo Church.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1963 Map of Bread Springs, 1967 Print
    1963 Map of Bread Springs, 1967 Print
    1963 Bread Springs
    1967 Print · USGS
    McKinley County, New Mexico, in the early sixties reveals a landscape shaped by military infrastructure and coal extraction. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like the Navajo Mission, the Sundance Mine, and the historic Old Zuni Road.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1963 Map of Gallup East, 1967 Print
    1963 Map of Gallup East, 1967 Print
    1963 Gallup East
    1967 Print · USGS
    Gallup was expanding along the Puerco River in the early sixties as mining and the railroad shaped the local economy. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the foundations of Rehoboth, the residential streets of Gallup, and numerous workings like the Heaton Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1967 Map of Gallup
    1967 Map of Gallup
    1967 Gallup
    1967 Print · USGS
    The high desert of New Mexico and Arizona comes into focus in the mid-1960s, centered on the railroad and ranching hub of Gallup. Genealogists and historians can trace routes through Zuni Pueblo, identify old rail stops like Houck, or locate the Aqua Fria Post Office.

  13. 1979 Map of Gallup East, 1985 Print
    1979 Map of Gallup East, 1985 Print
    1979 Gallup East
    1985 Print · USGS
    Gallup and the surrounding McKinley County terrain are captured here during a period of significant growth in the late seventies. Researchers can trace the industrial landscape of the ATCHISON TOPEKA AND SANTA FE and locate old mining sites like the Heaton Mine or Gibson Mine.

  14. 1981 Map of Gallup
    1981 Map of Gallup
    1981 Gallup
    1981 Print · USGS
    The high desert of McKinley County comes to life in the early 1980s, centered on the hub of Gallup and its vital rail corridors. Researchers can trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line past the Fort Wingate Army Depot and through historic sites like Gamerco and the Tohatchi Trading Post.

  15. 1981 Map of Zuni
    1981 Map of Zuni
    1981 Zuni
    1981 Print · USGS
    The high plateau and mountains of western New Mexico are captured here in the early eighties, showcasing the intersection of tribal lands and national forests. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks from Upper Nutria to the Black Rock Hospital and the historic Fort Wingate.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1995 Map of Bread Springs, 1997 Print
    1995 Map of Bread Springs, 1997 Print
    1995 Bread Springs
    1997 Print · USGS
    The high desert south of Gallup comes into focus in the mid-1990s, where traditional ranching and mining meet federal land management. Researchers can trace historic routes like Old Zuni Road or locate local landmarks including the Navajo Mission, Cresto Ranch, and Umbrella Rock.

  17. 2023 Map of Bread Springs, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Bread Springs, 2023 Print
    2023 Bread Springs
    2023 Print · USGS
    The high-desert terrain south of Gallup is captured here in the early 2020s, showing the intersection of forest lands and local settlements. Researchers can trace rural developments and geographic markers like Bread Springs, Umbrella Rock, and Sundance Coal Mine Rd.

  18. 2023 Map of Church Rock, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Church Rock, 2023 Print
    2023 Church Rock
    2023 Print · USGS
    High desert mesas and sandstone spires dominate this New Mexico landscape just east of the Arizona border. Researchers can trace the development of Navajo Wingate Village and find remote sites like Kit Carson Spring and Old Church Mine Rd.

  19. 2023 Map of Gallup West, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Gallup West, 2023 Print
    2023 Gallup West
    2023 Print · USGS
    Gallup and its surrounding mining communities are documented here in the early twenty-first century as the high-desert landscape continues to evolve. Researchers can trace historic settlements like Gamerco and Coal Basin or locate family sites at Hillcrest Cem and Mentmore.

  20. 2023 Map of Twin Buttes, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Twin Buttes, 2023 Print
    2023 Twin Buttes
    2023 Print · USGS
    McKinley County residential growth and desert terrain meet south of Gallup in this contemporary 2020s study. Trace local landmarks and infrastructure from the peaks of Twin Knoll Buttes to the residential streets of Williams Acres and Crestview.

  21. 2023 Map of Gallup East, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Gallup East, 2023 Print
    2023 Gallup East
    2023 Print · USGS
    Gallup and the surrounding high desert plateaus are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape shaped by both geology and community. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the McKinley County Courthouse, Rehoboth Mission Cem, and the prominent White Cliffs.

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