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1970s Maps of Quay County, New Mexico

Explore 25 historic maps of Quay County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Quay County, NM maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Jordan, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Jordan, 1973 Print
    1970 Jordan
    1973 Print · USGS
    Quay County ranching country is documented here at the start of the 1970s, where the high plains break into deep canyons. Researchers can trace the family lands around Browning, locate the Browning Cem, and find ranching outposts like Bar B Ranch.
  4. 1970 Map of Quay, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Quay, 1973 Print
    1970 Quay
    1973 Print · USGS
    Quay County ranching life is preserved here during the early seventies, showing a landscape shaped by mesas and creek beds. Researchers can locate the Quay post office and Brown Cem, or trace landmarks like Saddleback Mesa and the Orbeson Windmill.
  7. 1970 Map of Circles S Mesa, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Circles S Mesa, 1973 Print
    1970 Circles S Mesa
    1973 Print · USGS
    Quay County ranching country is captured here in the early seventies, showing a landscape of high mesas and broad flats. Genealogists and local historians can locate the West Cem, isolated family outposts like Fish Ranch, and the namesake Circle S Mesa.
  10. 1970 Map of Cunavea Basin, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Cunavea Basin, 1973 Print
    1970 Cunavea Basin
    1973 Print · USGS
    Quay County ranching land is documented here in the early 1970s, revealing a landscape defined by mesa breaks and sparse water. Researchers can trace land use through identified Wells and Tanks or locate natural features like Alamo Spring and Hart Springs.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1971 Map of Kerlin Hill, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Kerlin Hill, 1972 Print
    1971 Kerlin Hill
    1972 Print · USGS
    Eastern New Mexico ranching country is documented here in the early seventies, spanning the border between Union and Quay counties. Researchers can trace family-named water sources like North Gregg Well and Laycock Well near the Egerton Ranch.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1971 Map of Doyle Hill, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Doyle Hill, 1973 Print
    1971 Doyle Hill
    1973 Print · USGS
    The high plains of the New Mexico-Texas border come into focus in the early seventies, showing a ranching landscape tied to the railroad. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named water sources like Patterson Well or Millican Well and locate isolated landmarks such as the Grave near the SAND HILLS.
  19. 1971 Map of Obar, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Obar, 1973 Print
    1971 Obar
    1973 Print · USGS
    Eastern New Mexico's high plains are captured here in the early 1970s, focused on the rail-side community of Obar. Researchers can trace family-named water sources like Burkhart Well and Nelson Well or locate the Obar Cem along the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific tracks.
  22. 1971 Map of Nara Visa, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Nara Visa, 1973 Print
    1971 Nara Visa
    1973 Print · USGS
    The ranching landscape of Quay County is documented here in the early 1970s, as the railroad still shaped the high plains. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named water sources like Jones Well and McAlister Well near Nara Visa.
  25. 1971 Map of Ragland, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Ragland, 1974 Print
    1971 Ragland
    1974 Print · USGS
    Quay County in the early seventies shows a quiet ranching landscape defined by the sharp escarpment of Ragland Hill. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Prater Cem and trace the winding course of Blanco Creek and Frio Draw.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1971 Map of Mesa Redonda, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Mesa Redonda, 1974 Print
    1971 Mesa Redonda
    1974 Print · USGS
    Quay County ranching lands in the early 1970s are defined here by the massive plateau of Mesa Redonda. Genealogists and historians can trace high-desert access routes like the Pack Trail and locate remote landmarks such as Barranca Creek and a hilltop Corral.
  31. 1971 Map of Day Canyon, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Day Canyon, 1974 Print
    1971 Day Canyon
    1974 Print · USGS
    The high plains of the New Mexico borderlands come to life in this early 1970s survey. Researchers can trace the rugged drainages of Day Canyon and Rusk Canyon or locate land features like Buffalo Lake and Round Mountain.
  34. 1971 Map of Apache Canyon, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Apache Canyon, 1974 Print
    1971 Apache Canyon
    1974 Print · USGS
    Quay County ranchlands and breaks come into focus during the early seventies, centered on the dramatic erosion of Apache Canyon. Researchers can pinpoint the Brown Cem and trace the drainage paths of Saladito Creek and Dog Creek.
  37. 1971 Map of Wheatland, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Wheatland, 1974 Print
    1971 Wheatland
    1974 Print · USGS
    The high plains of the New Mexico borderlands meet the break of the caprock in the early seventies. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Wheatland Cem and trace the winding paths of Horseshoe Cave Canyon and Tipton Canyon.
  40. 1971 Map of Norton, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Norton, 1974 Print
    1971 Norton
    1974 Print · USGS
    Quay County ranch land and high plains topography are captured here in the early 1970s. Local researchers can locate the settlement of Norton, find the Puerto Cem, and trace the rugged course of Barranca Creek and Dog Canyon.
  43. 1971 Map of Grady, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Grady, 1974 Print
    1971 Grady
    1974 Print · USGS
    Eastern New Mexico's high plains are documented here in the early seventies, centered on the village of Grady. Researchers can trace the local footprint of the town, from its central Park and Storage Bins to the nearby Cem and Substa.
  46. 1971 Map of Grady SW, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Grady SW, 1974 Print
    1971 Grady SW
    1974 Print · USGS
    The High Plains of Eastern New Mexico are captured in the early 1970s as a landscape of ranching and utility infrastructure. Genealogists and researchers can locate the settlement of Watts, a lone Cemetery, and remote features like Landing Strips.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1971 Map of Endee Hill, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Endee Hill, 1974 Print
    1971 Endee Hill
    1974 Print · USGS
    The New Mexico and Texas state line meets at this high plains escarpment during the early seventies. Genealogists and local historians can locate Mitchel Cem and trace livestock water sources from Arroyo Trujillo to Salt Well Canyon.
  52. 1971 Map of Forrest, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Forrest, 1974 Print
    1971 Forrest
    1974 Print · USGS
    Quay County ranching country is documented here in the early 1970s, showing the intersection of high plains agriculture and deep desert draws. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at Plain Cem and Beevers Cem or locate the small settlement of Forrest.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1973 Map of Weber City, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Weber City, 1975 Print
    1973 Weber City
    1975 Print · USGS
    The High Plains of eastern New Mexico were a network of family-named water sources and ranching outposts in the 1970s. Trace local roots and land use near Weber City through features like Yeakley Cemetery, Capps Lake, and several historic wells.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1973 Map of House, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of House, 1975 Print
    1973 House
    1975 Print · USGS
    House and the surrounding High Plains of Quay County are captured in the early seventies as a hub of rural ranching and aviation. Researchers can trace the town's footprint, locate the House Cem, and find industrial markers like Gravel Pit and scattered Landing Strips.
  61. 1973 Map of Peach Canyon, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Peach Canyon, 1975 Print
    1973 Peach Canyon
    1975 Print · USGS
    Eastern New Mexico ranching country is documented here in the early 1970s at the intersection of Quay, De Baca, and Roosevelt counties. Researchers can locate remote landmarks like Peach Canyon Spring, a solitary Grave, and the winding path of Sand Creek.
  64. 1973 Map of Mc Alister, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Mc Alister, 1975 Print
    1973 Mc Alister
    1975 Print · USGS
    Quay County ranching and small-town life are preserved in this early 1970s survey of the New Mexico plains. Researchers can locate the McAlister Cem and trace the drainage of Alamosa Creek near Caballo Lake and the settlement of McAlister.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1973 Map of Field SW, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Field SW, 1976 Print
    1973 Field SW
    1976 Print · USGS
    The high plains of eastern New Mexico meet in the early seventies at the junction of three counties. Genealogists and land researchers can trace property boundaries and livestock infrastructure like a Silo, remote Well sites, and the course of Alamosa Creek.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1973 Map of House SE, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of House SE, 1976 Print
    1973 House SE
    1976 Print · USGS
    The eastern New Mexico plains and the deep canyons of Alamosa Creek are captured here in the early 1970s. Researchers can trace the high-country boundary of Quay and Roosevelt counties and locate specific ranching Wells used during this era.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1973 Map of Field, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Field, 1976 Print
    1973 Field
    1976 Print · USGS
    The high plains of the Quay and Curry county line come into focus during the early seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Grandmother Well or Cornet Well and locate the isolated Field Cem near Field.
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