Old Maps of Chama, New Mexico for Metal Detecting

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Chama, NM maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Aztec, 1975 Print
    1954 Map of Aztec, 1975 Print
    1954 Aztec
    1975 Print · USGS
    Northern New Mexico and southern Colorado come alive in the mid-1950s, showing the high-country settlements and tribal lands of the San Juan Basin. Genealogists and historians can trace the path of the Denver & Rio Grande Western RR and locate communities like Abiquiu, Park View, and Lumberton.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Chama, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Chama, 1957 Print
    1955 Chama
    1957 Print · USGS
    Upper Rio Arriba County comes to life in the mid-1950s as a high-altitude rail and ranching corridor. You can trace the narrow gauge Denver and Rio Grande Western tracks past the Stockyard in Chama and through the vast Tierra Amarilla Grant.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of Aztec
    1958 Map of Aztec
    1958 Aztec
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern New Mexico and the southern Colorado border are captured here during the mid-fifties, showing the rugged intersection of national forests and tribal lands. Researchers can trace the Denver and Rio Grande Western rail line and locate remote outposts like Blanco Trading Post or Sargent Ranch.

  4. 1962 Map of Aztec
    1962 Map of Aztec
    1962 Aztec
    1962 Print · USGS
    Northwestern New Mexico in the early sixties showcases a landscape defined by the arrival of the Navajo Reservoir and the high-altitude timber of the Carson National Forest. Trace the path of the Denver & Rio Grande Western RR or locate historic settlements like Tierra Amarilla and Gobernador.

  5. 1965 Map of Aztec
    1965 Map of Aztec
    1965 Aztec
    1965 Print · USGS
    Northern New Mexico and southern Colorado come alive in the mid-sixties, from the San Juan Basin to the high Jemez Mountains. Trace the narrow-gauge Denver & Rio Grande Western RR through Monero or locate old outposts like Blanco Trading Post.

  6. 1981 Map of Chama, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Chama, 1982 Print
    1981 Chama
    1982 Print · USGS
    Northern New Mexico's high-country rail corridors and historic land grants are mapped here as they appeared in the early eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace traditional settlements like Los Ojos and Tierra Amarilla or follow the narrow-gauge Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad.

  7. 1983 Map of Brazos
    1983 Map of Brazos
    1983 Brazos
    1983 Print · USGS
    Northern Rio Arriba County comes into focus in the early eighties as a landscape of historic land grants and river valley settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace the irrigation systems like Barranco Ditch and find landmarks from Chama to Cañones.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1983 Map of Chama
    1983 Map of Chama
    1983 Chama
    1983 Print · USGS
    In the early 1980s, the high mountain valley surrounding Chama remained a landscape of deep river canyons and historic land grants. Researchers can trace the rugged terrain of the Tierra Amarilla Grant and locate features like Lobato and Rabbit Peak.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 2010 Map of Chama, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Chama, 2010 Print
    2010 Chama
    2010 Print · USGS
    The village of Chama and its narrow-gauge heritage are preserved here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad through the valley, past the Chama Cemetery and the settlement of Lobato.

  10. 2010 Map of Brazos, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Brazos, 2010 Print
    2010 Brazos
    2010 Print · USGS
    Northern New Mexico at the start of the 2010s reveals a landscape of high-altitude ranching and riverfront settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the irrigation networks of the Willow Creek Mesa Ditch and locate the valley communities of Brazos and Lower Brazos.

  11. 2013 Map of Brazos, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Brazos, 2013 Print
    2013 Brazos
    2013 Print · USGS
    Northern New Mexico's high-country river valleys are shown here during the early twenty-first century as ranching and residential life centered on the Rio Chama. Researchers can trace the layout of small settlements like Dos Lomas and Brazos, or locate the Chama Land and Cattle Company Airport and rugged natural features like Cañones Box.

  12. 2013 Map of Chama, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Chama, 2013 Print
    2013 Chama
    2013 Print · USGS
    Chama and its surrounding high-country valley appear here in the early twenty-first century as the region maintains its historic character. Trace the iconic Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad through the mountains, or locate local landmarks like the Chama Cem and Lobato.

  13. 2017 Map of Brazos, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Brazos, 2017 Print
    2017 Brazos
    2017 Print · USGS
    The Rio Chama valley north of Brazos was a landscape of ranching and high-desert canyons in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named features and rural settlements like Dos Lomas, Casa Escondida, and the Willow Cr Mesa Ditch.

  14. 2017 Map of Chama, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Chama, 2017 Print
    2017 Chama
    2017 Print · USGS
    Chama and the upper Rio Arriba valley are documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the intersection of mountain waterways and high-altitude ranching. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Rabbit Peak, the Chama Cem, and the specialized Eastside Airport.

  15. 2020 Map of Brazos, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Brazos, 2020 Print
    2020 Brazos
    2020 Print · USGS
    The Chama Valley comes into focus in this recent survey of Northern New Mexico's river-fed landscapes. Local historians can trace the paths of Rio Chama and Rio Chamita past landmarks like the Chama Land & Cattle Company Airport and the settlement of Brazos.

  16. 2020 Map of Chama, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Chama, 2020 Print
    2020 Chama
    2020 Print · USGS
    High in the northern New Mexico mountains near the Colorado border, the village of Chama serves as a modern crossroads for the ranching and water resources of the upper Rio Chama. Researchers can locate the Chama Cemetery and trace early settlement patterns at Lobato.

  17. 2023 Map of Brazos, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Brazos, 2023 Print
    2023 Brazos
    2023 Print · USGS
    Upper Rio Arriba County appears in high detail in this recent survey of the Chama River valley. Researchers can trace local landmarks and water systems from Dos Lomas and Brazos to the winding course of the Willow Creek-Mesa-Ditch.

  18. 2023 Map of Chama, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Chama, 2023 Print
    2023 Chama
    2023 Print · USGS
    Upper Rio Arriba County and the Colorado border area appear in high detail at this modern moment. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Chama Cem and trace the local geography around Chama and Lobato along the Rio Chama valley.

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