1950s Maps of Roosevelt County, New Mexico

Explore 9 historic maps of Roosevelt County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Roosevelt County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Roosevelt County, NM maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Clovis, 1966 Print
    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.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1954 Map of Brownfield, 1975 Print
    1954 Map of Brownfield, 1975 Print
    1954 Brownfield
    1975 Print · USGS
    The High Plains of the Texas-New Mexico border are captured here in the mid-twentieth century, as ranching and oil extraction shaped the Llano Estacado. Genealogists and historians can trace small rural centers like Lums Chapel, Hillburn City, and the Friendship Sch amid a landscape of windmills.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1957 Map of Portair, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Portair, 1958 Print
    1957 Portair
    1958 Print · USGS
    Eastern New Mexico's high plains are captured here in the late fifties, centered on the strategic expansion of Cannon Air Force Base. Researchers can trace the rail-side growth of St Vrain, Grier, and Portair along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1957 Map of Melrose, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Melrose, 1958 Print
    1957 Melrose
    1958 Print · USGS
    Eastern New Mexico ranching and rail life are captured here in the late fifties, centered on the activity of the plains. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Hart Ranch, the North Cem, and the central siding at Melrose along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line.

  5. 1957 Map of Clovis, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Clovis, 1958 Print
    1957 Clovis
    1958 Print · USGS
    The High Plains railroad hub of Clovis is captured here in the mid-fifties at the peak of its rail-era importance. Genealogists and researchers can trace the growth of the border towns of Texico and Farwell or locate landmarks like Lawn Haven Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1957 Map of Arch, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Arch, 1958 Print
    1957 Arch
    1958 Print · USGS
    Roosevelt County ranching culture is captured here in the late fifties, showing the high plains landscape along the state line. Genealogists can locate Arch and family landmarks like Coldwater Ranch, Phillips Ranch, and the Eiland Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1957 Map of Portales, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Portales, 1958 Print
    1957 Portales
    1958 Print · USGS
    Portales was thriving as a center for higher education and ranching during the mid-fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land at Ribble Ranch, locate the rural Bethel Cem, and see the early layout of Eastern New Mexico University.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1958 Map of Brownfield
    1958 Map of Brownfield
    1958 Brownfield
    1958 Print · USGS
    The High Plains of the Texas-New Mexico border are captured here during a mid-century oil boom. Genealogists and historians can trace old community sites like Lums Chapel and Tokio alongside the vast Levelland and Slaughter Oil and Gas Field.

  9. 1958 Map of Clovis
    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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