1950s Maps of Quay County, New Mexico

1. 1954 Map of Santa Fe, 1963 Print

   

   1954 Santa Fe

   1963 Print · USGS

   New Mexico's high mountains and eastern plains meet in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Pecos River. Trace family roots and local history through San Christobal Church, Sena School, and the historic Las Vegas rail corridor.

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4. 1954 Map of Fort Sumner, 1964 Print

   

   1954 Fort Sumner

   1964 Print · USGS

   East-central New Mexico's ranching and rail heartland is captured here in the mid-1950s, centered on the strategic junctions of the high plains. Researchers can trace the development of early highway networks and rail towns like Vaughn, Fort Sumner, and the copper operations at Guadalupe Mine.

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7. 1954 Map of Tucumcari, 1965 Print

   

   1954 Tucumcari

   1965 Print · USGS

   The high plains along the New Mexico and Texas border come alive in this mid-century survey, just as the regional highway network was maturing. Trace the historic route of U.S. 66 through Glenrio and San Jon or locate remote rail sidings like Rehm Station and Obar.

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10. 1954 Map of Clovis, 1966 Print

    

    1954 Clovis

    1966 Print · USGS

    The High Plains of the Texas-New Mexico borderland come alive in this mid-century survey as the region's agricultural and rail networks reached their peak. Trace family roots and local history through features like Cannon AFB, the massive Sand Hills, and busy rail towns such as Friona and Littlefield.

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13. 1957 Map of Hammond Ranch, 1958 Print

    

    1957 Hammond Ranch

    1958 Print · USGS

    Curry County ranching country comes into focus in the mid-1950s, highlighting a landscape of isolated homesteads and ephemeral draws. Genealogists and researchers can locate family sites like Hammond Ranch and the uniquely named Denton Ranch (The Buzzard Roost).

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16. 1958 Map of Fort Sumner

    

    1958 Fort Sumner

    1958 Print · USGS

    East-central New Mexico in the mid-fifties is captured here as a sprawling landscape of high mesas and cattle ranching. Researchers can trace the convergence of the Southern Pacific railroad at Vaughn and locate family landmarks like Borica School or Marquez Ranch.

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19. 1958 Map of Santa Fe

    

    1958 Santa Fe

    1958 Print · USGS

    The Sangre De Cristo Mountains meet the high plains in the late 1950s, showing a landscape defined by rail corridors and ranching. Genealogists can trace family-named sites like Upton Ranch or visit the Fort Union (Ruins) and Tuloso School.

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22. 1958 Map of Clovis

    

    1958 Clovis

    1958 Print · USGS

    The High Plains of the New Mexico-Texas borderlands are captured here in the late fifties, during a period of significant military and agricultural expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-side growth of Clovis, the operations at Clovis Air Force Base, and the rural layout of communities like Muleshoe and Hereford.

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25. 1958 Map of Tucumcari

    

    1958 Tucumcari

    1958 Print · USGS

    Eastern New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle meet in this mid-century survey of the high plains ranching and rail corridor. Researchers can trace the path of Mother Road travelers through Tucumcari and Glenrio or locate remote rail stops like Nara Visa Station and Hartley Station.

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