Old Maps of La Plata, New Mexico
Explore 8 old maps of La Plata, spanning from 1889 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.
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La Plata, NM maps
(8)- 1889 Map of Chaco
1889 Chaco1889 Print · USGSNorthwestern New Mexico appears here in the late nineteenth century as a frontier of emerging river settlements and high-desert springs. Researchers can trace early footprints at Farmington and Aztec, or locate watering points like Sheep Spring and Seven Lakes. - 1892 Map of Chaco
1892 Chaco1892 Print · USGSNorthwestern New Mexico in the late nineteenth century reveals the early river-side foundations of the Four Corners region. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Farmington, Aztec, and Jewett along the San Juan River and the high desert outpost of Seven Lakes.5 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Shiprock
1954 Shiprock1954 Print · USGSThe Four Corners region in the mid-fifties reveals a vast landscape of tribal lands and desert landmarks. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of the Navajo Indian Reservation, identifying remote Trading Posts, the early growth of Farmington, and the iconic spire of Ship Rock.5 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Shiprock
1958 Shiprock1958 Print · USGSThe Four Corners region in the mid-fifties shows a vast network of remote outposts and river settlements. You can locate numerous historic sites like the Emmanuel Mission and several commercial hubs such as Burnham Trading Post and Bisti Trading Post. - 1959 Map of Shiprock
1959 Shiprock1959 Print · USGSThe Four Corners region comes alive in the mid-fifties, showing the high desert outposts and river-valley towns of the Navajo Nation and San Juan County. Genealogists and researchers can locate remote landmarks like the Burnham Trading Post, Two Grey Hills, and the early Helium Plant. - 1963 Map of La Plata, 1965 Print
1963 La Plata1965 Print · USGSThe high desert of San Juan County meets the Colorado border in the early sixties, where river irrigation transforms the arid valley. Genealogists and historians can locate family sites at Two Cross Ranch, the La Plata Cem, and the old Morgan Mines.3 unique versions available - 1980 Map of Farmington, 1981 Print
1980 Farmington1981 Print · USGSIn the San Juan Basin during the early 1980s, the energy economy was rapidly transforming the landscape around Farmington and Shiprock. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of river towns like Kirtland or locate specific sites like the Navajo Mine and Aztec Ruins.2 unique versions available - 2023 Map of La Plata, 2023 Print
2023 La Plata2023 Print · USGSNear the Colorado border in the twenty-first century, this river valley highlights a landscape where irrigation and mining history overlap. Genealogists and hikers can trace old routes like La Plata Mine Rd or locate rural sites such as La Plata Cem and Conger Lake.
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