Old Maps of Sunspot, New Mexico for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 7 historic maps of Sunspot. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
- Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
- Layer with modern tools: Combine with LiDAR or satellite views to plan hikes through historical terrain.
- Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.
Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Sunspot.
Sunspot, NM maps
(7)- 1950 Map of Alamogordo, 1955 Print
1950 Alamogordo1955 Print · USGSMid-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 - 1954 Map of Carlsbad, 1963 Print
1954 Carlsbad1963 Print · USGSSoutheastern 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 - 1958 Map of Carlsbad
1958 Carlsbad1958 Print · USGSSoutheastern 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 - 1979 Map of Alamogordo
1979 Alamogordo1979 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1981 Map of Sacramento Peak, 1982 Print
1981 Sacramento Peak1982 Print · USGSThe Otero County high country in the early eighties was a unique intersection of frontier settlement and modern space science. Researchers can trace the layout of the Sunspot observatory complex alongside pioneer landmarks like Marcia Cem and the Caballero Pack Trail. - 2004 Map of Sacramento Peak, 2006 Print
2004 Sacramento Peak2006 Print · USGSHigh in the Otero County mountains at the turn of the millennium, this area served as a premier center for American astronomy. Researchers and visitors can trace the facilities at Sunspot, including the Solar Observatory and Apache Point Observatory. - 2023 Map of Sacramento Peak, 2023 Print
2023 Sacramento Peak2023 Print · USGSThe Sacramento Mountains come into focus in the 2020s, showcasing a landscape of high-tech observatories and historic forest life. Researchers and hikers can trace the Sunspot Hwy to the Apache Point Observatory or find the remote Marcia Cem.
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