Old Maps of El Vado, New Mexico for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of El Vado. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.
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El Vado, NM maps
(13)- 1954 Map of Aztec, 1975 Print
1954 Aztec1975 Print · USGSNorthern 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 - 1955 Map of Tierra Amarilla, 1958 Print
1955 Tierra Amarilla1958 Print · USGSThe high valleys of Rio Arriba County are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the deep-rooted ranching culture and land grant settlements. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Archuleta Ranch, the Lower Nutrias Sch, and the Tierra Amarilla Air Force Station.2 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Aztec
1958 Aztec1958 Print · USGSNorthern 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. - 1962 Map of Aztec
1962 Aztec1962 Print · USGSNorthwestern 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. - 1965 Map of Aztec
1965 Aztec1965 Print · USGSNorthern 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. - 1981 Map of Chama, 1982 Print
1981 Chama1982 Print · USGSNorthern 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. - 1983 Map of El Vado
1983 El Vado1983 Print · USGSRio Arriba County in the early 1980s reveals a landscape defined by the Rio Chama and the massive El Vado Lake reservoir. Local historians can trace the bounds of the Tierra Amarilla Grant and locate the small settlement of El Vado. - 2002 Map of El Vado, 2003 Print
2002 El Vado2003 Print · USGSRio Arriba County at the dawn of the millennium shows a landscape shaped by the Rio Chama and the heritage of the Spanish land grants. Researchers can trace the boundaries of the Tierra Amarilla Grant or locate the remote Cem and Oil Well near Arroyo Cooper. - 2011 Map of El Vado, 2011 Print
2011 El Vado2011 Print · USGSCovers El Vado, including Wright Place, Rio Arriba County, and other nearby areas - 2013 Map of El Vado, 2013 Print
2013 El Vado2013 Print · USGSCovers El Vado, including Wright Place, Rio Arriba County, and other nearby areas - 2017 Map of El Vado, 2017 Print
2017 El Vado2017 Print · USGSCovers El Vado, including Wright Place, Rio Arriba County, and other nearby areas - 2020 Map of El Vado, 2020 Print
2020 El Vado2020 Print · USGSCovers El Vado, including Wright Place, Rio Arriba County, and other nearby areas - 2023 Map of El Vado, 2023 Print
2023 El Vado2023 Print · USGSThe Rio Chama river system and its modern reservoir define this northern New Mexico landscape in the 2020s. Researchers can trace the rugged watercourses of Chama Canyon and Nutrias Canyon or locate Aragon Spring near the forest boundary.
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