Old Maps of Portales, New Mexico for Hiking & Exploration
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(15)- 1954 Map of Clovis, 1966 Print
1954 Clovis1966 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1957 Map of Portales, 1958 Print
1957 Portales1958 Print · USGSPortales 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 - 1958 Map of Clovis
1958 Clovis1958 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1985 Map of Portales
1985 Portales1985 Print · USGSPortales was a growing university town and railroad hub in the mid-1980s, serving the surrounding ranchlands. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Eastern New Mexico University and locate landmarks like Bethel Ch and the Cem. - 1985 Map of Bethel
1985 Bethel1985 Print · USGSEastern New Mexico's ranching and agricultural heartland is captured here in the mid-eighties, showing the transition from open plains to managed water resources. Researchers can trace the layout of small communities like Bethel and Yerba or locate family-named landmarks such as Tinsley Crossing and Chalk Hill. - 2010 Map of Bethel, 2010 Print
2010 Bethel2010 Print · USGSThe high plains of eastern New Mexico are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by ranching and aviation. Genealogists and local historians can trace the grid around Bethel, Bethel Cemetery, and the road junctions at Yerba and Chalk Hill. - 2010 Map of Portales, 2010 Print
2010 Portales2010 Print · USGSPortales and its surrounding valley are captured here in the early 21st century, showcasing the intersection of higher education and agriculture. Researchers can locate specific local landmarks like Eastern New Mexico University, the Rest Lawn Memorial Cemetery, and the residential area of Mesilla Park. - 2013 Map of Portales, 2013 Print
2013 Portales2013 Print · USGSPortales and its surrounding agricultural valley are captured in this recent survey of eastern New Mexico. Genealogists and local historians can trace the grounds of the Eastern New Mexico University and locate landmarks like Rest Lawn Memorial Cem and Anderson Basin. - 2013 Map of Bethel, 2013 Print
2013 Bethel2013 Print · USGSPortales and the surrounding dairy country are mapped here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape of high plains agriculture. Genealogists and local historians can locate Bethel Cem and trace rural developments like Tinsley Crossing and Chalk Hill Dairy. - 2017 Map of Bethel, 2017 Print
2017 Bethel2017 Print · USGSRoosevelt County's agricultural heartland is captured here in the late twenty-tens, showing a landscape defined by the Portales Valley. Researchers can locate family roots at the Bethel Cem or trace the early rail-and-road connections near Floyd and Yerba. - 2017 Map of Portales, 2017 Print
2017 Portales2017 Print · USGSPortales thrives as a university town and agricultural center in Roosevelt County during the late 2010s. Researchers can map the extensive Eastern New Mexico Univ Main Campus or locate burials at Rest Lawn Memorial Cem. - 2020 Map of Portales, 2020 Print
2020 Portales2020 Print · USGSPortales and its surrounding agricultural valley are captured in this detailed modern survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of the Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus and locate family sites near Bingham Stratton or the Rest Lawn Memorial Park Cem. - 2020 Map of Bethel, 2020 Print
2020 Bethel2020 Print · USGSThe rural landscapes of Roosevelt County are captured here in the contemporary era, showing the transition from High Plains ranching to the outskirts of town. Researchers can locate the Bethel Cem, trace the drainage of Boone Draw, and see the rail siding at Yerba. - 2023 Map of Portales, 2023 Print
2023 Portales2023 Print · USGSPortales and its surrounding agricultural valley are shown here in the 2020s, highlighting the regional importance of the local university and county seat. Researchers can locate the Roosevelt County Courthouse, the Portales Cem, and the extensive Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus. - 2023 Map of Bethel, 2023 Print
2023 Bethel2023 Print · USGSRoosevelt County's high plains agricultural landscape is meticulously detailed here during its modern development. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Floyd, the Bethel Cem, and the outskirts of Portales.
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