Old Maps of Gonzales, New Mexico for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Gonzales. 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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Gonzales, 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. 1962 Map of Continental Divide, 1966 Print
    1962 Map of Continental Divide, 1966 Print
    1962 Continental Divide
    1966 Print · USGS
    McKinley County sits at a geographic crossroads in the early sixties as the modern interstate era begins to reshape the landscape. Researchers can trace the legacy of Route 66 and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad past Coolidge and the Coolidge Navajo Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 1995 Map of Continental Divide, 1997 Print
    1995 Map of Continental Divide, 1997 Print
    1995 Continental Divide
    1997 Print · USGS
    The McKinley County highlands come into focus during the mid-nineties, showing the critical junction of the Continental Divide and major rail lines. Researchers can trace the layout of Coolidge, locate the Coolidge Navajo Church, and find industrial sites like the Gonzales Siding.

  11. 2023 Map of Continental Divide, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Continental Divide, 2023 Print
    2023 Continental Divide
    2023 Print · USGS
    McKinley County’s high-desert landscape is captured here in the early twenty-first century as it straddles the Continental Divide. Trace the corridor through Coolidge, Gonzales, and Thoreau or locate landmarks within the Cibola National Forest.

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