1970s Maps of Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

Explore 6 historic maps of Rio Arriba 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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Rio Arriba County, NM maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Valle San Antonio, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Valle San Antonio, 1973 Print
    1970 Valle San Antonio
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Valles Caldera highlands in the early seventies reveal a fascinating landscape of geothermal activity and vast land grants. Researchers can trace the development of Sulphur Springs, locate numerous Steam Wells, and explore the meadows of Valle Seco.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1970 Map of Seven Springs, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Seven Springs, 1973 Print
    1970 Seven Springs
    1973 Print · USGS
    The high canyons of Sandoval County are captured here in the early 1970s, showing a landscape defined by forest management and natural springs. You can trace the path to the San Antonio Hot Spring, locate the State Fish Hatchery, or find the Peñas Negras Cabin.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1970 Map of Rancho Del Chaparral, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Rancho Del Chaparral, 1973 Print
    1970 Rancho Del Chaparral
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Jemez Mountains in the early seventies are characterized here by high-elevation mesas and the deep canyons of the Santa Fe National Forest. Genealogists and hikers can trace remote landmarks like Rancho del Chaparral, the Red Top Lookout, and Deer Lake.

  4. 1970 Map of San Pablo, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of San Pablo, 1973 Print
    1970 San Pablo
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Sandoval County backcountry comes into focus in the early seventies, where mining and ranching meet the national forest. Researchers can trace historic industrial sites like the Nacimiento Mine or locate old ranch outposts at Blue Bird Ranch and Campo El Deseo.

  5. 1976 Map of Chaco Canyon, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Chaco Canyon, 1978 Print
    1976 Chaco Canyon
    1978 Print · USGS
    Northwestern New Mexico in the mid-seventies is a landscape of ancient ruins, high desert mesas, and remote outposts. Researchers can trace the legacy of the regional economy through sites like the Huerfano Trading Post and Nageezi, or locate early industrial infrastructure within the Escrito Oil Field.

  6. 1978 Map of Los Alamos
    1978 Map of Los Alamos
    1978 Los Alamos
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Jemez Mountains and Rio Grande valley come together in the late seventies, showing a land defined by volcanic peaks and ancient pueblos. Trace the footprints of Bandelier National Monument, find the rail line of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, and locate historic settlements like Jemez Pueblo.

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