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Old Maps of La Luz, New Mexico for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of La Luz. 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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La Luz, NM maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Alamogordo, 1955 Print
    1950 Map of Alamogordo, 1955 Print
    1950 Alamogordo
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Alamogordo and the Sacramento Mountains are captured here during a period of steady growth and high-altitude development. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail line, locate the State Sch For Blind, or find mountain sites like High Rolls and the Warnock Mine.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1954 Map of Carlsbad, 1963 Print
    1954 Map of Carlsbad, 1963 Print
    1954 Carlsbad
    1963 Print · USGS
    Southeastern New Mexico's desert peaks and river valleys appear in this mid-century study of the borderlands. Researchers can locate vanished sites like Sacramento City, trace the Pecos River reservoirs, and explore Carlsbad Caverns.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1958 Map of Carlsbad
    1958 Map of Carlsbad
    1958 Carlsbad
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southeastern New Mexico in the mid-1950s shows a landscape of deep desert basins and high forest ranges during a period of steady ranching and early tourism. Researchers can trace the path of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad or find vanished locales like Sacramento City (abandoned) and Whites City.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1976 Map of Alamogordo, 1980 Print
    1976 Map of Alamogordo, 1980 Print
    1976 Alamogordo
    1980 Print · USGS
    The high desert plains of Otero County are frozen in the mid-seventies, showing the urban footprint of Alamogordo against the mountain front. Researchers can trace the development of La Luz and the rugged drainage patterns of Dry Canyon and Marble Canyon.
  13. 1979 Map of Alamogordo
    1979 Map of Alamogordo
    1979 Alamogordo
    1979 Print · USGS
    The high Sacramento Mountains and the Tularosa Valley floor meet in the late seventies, showing the region's unique mix of scientific research and military land use. Genealogists and historians can trace routes to Cloudcroft, the Solar Observatory, and the McGregor Range.
  16. 1981 Map of Alamogordo North, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Alamogordo North, 1982 Print
    1981 Alamogordo North
    1982 Print · USGS
    Alamogordo and the historic village of La Luz are captured in the early eighties as they expanded along the base of the Sacramento Mountains. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the International Space Hall of Fame, the N M State University (Alamogordo Branch), and the old Southern Pacific line.
  19. 2004 Map of Alamogordo North, 2006 Print
    2004 Map of Alamogordo North, 2006 Print
    2004 Alamogordo North
    2006 Print · USGS
    The Tularosa Basin and the Sacramento Mountain foothills meet in this 2004 survey of the Alamogordo area. Researchers can trace the development of civic institutions like the Museum of Space History and historic settlements like La Luz.
  22. 2011 Map of Alamogordo North, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Alamogordo North, 2011 Print
    2011 Alamogordo North
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers La Luz, including Alamogordo, Otero County, and other nearby areas
  25. 2013 Map of Alamogordo North, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Alamogordo North, 2013 Print
    2013 Alamogordo North
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers La Luz, including Alamogordo, Otero County, and other nearby areas
  28. 2017 Map of Alamogordo North, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Alamogordo North, 2017 Print
    2017 Alamogordo North
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers La Luz, including Alamogordo, Otero County, and other nearby areas
  31. 2020 Map of Alamogordo North, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Alamogordo North, 2020 Print
    2020 Alamogordo North
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers La Luz, including Alamogordo, Otero County, and other nearby areas
  34. 2023 Map of Alamogordo North, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Alamogordo North, 2023 Print
    2023 Alamogordo North
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Tularosa Basin meets the Sacramento Mountains in this recent look at the Otero County seat. Genealogists and local historians can locate several burial grounds including Monte Vista Cem and Our Lady of the Light Catholic Cem.
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