Old Maps of San Miguel County, New Mexico for Metal Detecting

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San Miguel County, NM maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Las Vegas, 1953 Print
    1889 Map of Las Vegas, 1953 Print
    1889 Las Vegas
    1953 Print · USGS
    Northern New Mexico in the late nineteenth century is documented here as the railroad brought new life to the high plains. Researchers can trace the early layout of Las Vegas, find the strategic site of Fort Union, and locate vanished plazas like Loma Parda.

  2. 1889 Map of Santa Fe, 1963 Print
    1889 Map of Santa Fe, 1963 Print
    1889 Santa Fe
    1963 Print · USGS
    Santa Fe and the surrounding high country appear here in the late nineteenth century as the railroad began transforming the territory. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements like Santuario, identify family sites at Gonzales Ranch, and locate the historic Old Fort Marcy.

  3. 1890 Map of Bernal, 1956 Print
    1890 Map of Bernal, 1956 Print
    1890 Bernal
    1956 Print · USGS
    Settlements along the Pecos River valley and the critical rail corridor of the late nineteenth century define this New Mexico landscape. Researchers can trace the early rail stops and traditional plazas of San Miguel, Old Bernal, and Anton Chico.

  4. 1891 Map of Bernal
    1891 Map of Bernal
    1891 Bernal
    1891 Print · USGS
    Northern New Mexico's river valleys and mesa lands are captured here just as the railroad began transforming the territory's commerce. Genealogists can trace family roots in historic plazas like San Miguel, La Cuesta, and San Jose before modern development changed these rural corridors.

  5. 1891 Map of Las Vegas
    1891 Map of Las Vegas
    1891 Las Vegas
    1891 Print · USGS
    Northern New Mexico's transition from frontier outposts to a rail-connected territory is visible in this survey from the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Las Vegas and its connection to Fort Union and Hot Springs.

  6. 1892 Map of Watrous
    1892 Map of Watrous
    1892 Watrous
    1892 Print · USGS
    Northeastern New Mexico comes into focus during the expansion of the western frontier, showing the critical junction of the railroad and the river. Trace nineteenth-century ranching life and travel stops at Watrous, the O. K. Ranch, and a remote Blacksmith Shop.

  7. 1892 Map of Corazon
    1892 Map of Corazon
    1892 Corazon
    1892 Print · USGS
    San Miguel County in the early 1890s reveals a territory of high mesas and vital water sources before modern development. Genealogists and researchers can locate early plazas and villages such as Chaperito, Aguila, and Las Colonias, or trace family landmarks like Cabra Spring.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1893 Map of Las Vegas
    1893 Map of Las Vegas
    1893 Las Vegas
    1893 Print · USGS
    San Miguel and Mora counties are captured here in the final decade of the nineteenth century as the railroad transformed the territory. Trace early travel routes through Las Vegas and locate historic outposts like Fort Union and La Cueva.
    5 unique versions available

  9. 1894 Map of Corazon
    1894 Map of Corazon
    1894 Corazon
    1894 Print · USGS
    San Miguel county in the 1890s was a landscape of high mesas and vital river settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace early territory life through named springs and remote outposts like Chaperito, Las Colonias, and Concha Spring.
    5 unique versions available

  10. 1894 Map of Watrous
    1894 Map of Watrous
    1894 Watrous
    1894 Print · USGS
    Northern New Mexico at the end of the nineteenth century was a landscape of pioneering rail lines and cattle ranches. You can trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad as it services Watrous and Shoemaker or locate the remote O.K. Ranch.
    5 unique versions available

  11. 1894 Map of Santa Fe
    1894 Map of Santa Fe
    1894 Santa Fe
    1894 Print · USGS
    Santa Fe and its surrounding high-country villages appear here during the territorial era of the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the routes of early railroads and locate specific landmarks like Old Fort Marcy, Gonzales Ranch, and Tesuque Pueblo.
    5 unique versions available

  12. 1894 Map of Bernal
    1894 Map of Bernal
    1894 Bernal
    1894 Print · USGS
    San Miguel County at the end of the nineteenth century is captured here as the railroad began to reshape the old river settlements. Genealogists can trace family roots in historic villages like Old Bernal, Anton Chico, and La Liendre.
    4 unique versions available

  13. 1894 Map of Lamy
    1894 Map of Lamy
    1894 Lamy
    1894 Print · USGS
    Northern New Mexico in the late nineteenth century centers on the high-desert corridor of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR. Genealogists and historians can trace early ranching sites like Gomez Ranch and rail stops from Lamy to Fulton.
    5 unique versions available

  14. 1930 Map of Tucumcari
    1930 Map of Tucumcari
    1930 Tucumcari
    1930 Print · USGS
    Tucumcari and the surrounding ranch lands of eastern New Mexico are captured here during the peak of the steam rail era. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like the Elliott Ranch, remote schools such as Bryantine Sch, and the winding Canadian River corridor.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1954 Map of Santa Fe, 1963 Print
    1954 Map of Santa Fe, 1963 Print
    1954 Santa Fe
    1963 Print · USGS
    New Mexico's high mountains and eastern plains meet in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Pecos River. Trace family roots and local history through San Christobal Church, Sena School, and the historic Las Vegas rail corridor.
    4 unique versions available

  16. 1954 Map of Tucumcari, 1965 Print
    1954 Map of Tucumcari, 1965 Print
    1954 Tucumcari
    1965 Print · USGS
    The high plains along the New Mexico and Texas border come alive in this mid-century survey, just as the regional highway network was maturing. Trace the historic route of U.S. 66 through Glenrio and San Jon or locate remote rail sidings like Rehm Station and Obar.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1958 Map of Santa Fe
    1958 Map of Santa Fe
    1958 Santa Fe
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Sangre De Cristo Mountains meet the high plains in the late 1950s, showing a landscape defined by rail corridors and ranching. Genealogists can trace family-named sites like Upton Ranch or visit the Fort Union (Ruins) and Tuloso School.

  18. 1958 Map of Tucumcari
    1958 Map of Tucumcari
    1958 Tucumcari
    1958 Print · USGS
    Eastern New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle meet in this mid-century survey of the high plains ranching and rail corridor. Researchers can trace the path of Mother Road travelers through Tucumcari and Glenrio or locate remote rail stops like Nara Visa Station and Hartley Station.

  19. 1960 Map of Villanueva, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Villanueva, 1962 Print
    1960 Villanueva
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Pecos River valley in the early sixties maintains its traditional network of villages and acequia irrigation ditches. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations across the San Miguel Del Bado Tract and find settlements like Sena, El Cerrito, and San Miguel.

  20. 1960 Map of Apache Springs, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Apache Springs, 1962 Print
    1960 Apache Springs
    1962 Print · USGS
    San Miguel County ranching and mesa country are captured here in the early sixties, showing a landscape shaped by canyons and cattle. Trace old family sites and rural infrastructure at San Augustin, Los Montoyas, and the Armstrong Ranch Hdqrs.

  21. 1961 Map of San Geronimo, 1965 Print
    1961 Map of San Geronimo, 1965 Print
    1961 San Geronimo
    1965 Print · USGS
    San Miguel County ranching and forest lands are captured here in the early 1960s. Genealogists and researchers can locate the San Geronimo settlement, the local Cem, and family landmarks such as Shearer Ranch and Fisher Hill.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1961 Map of El Porvenir, 1965 Print
    1961 Map of El Porvenir, 1965 Print
    1961 El Porvenir
    1965 Print · USGS
    San Miguel County's mountain canyon country is mapped here in the early sixties, showing a landscape of high retreats and early ranching. Researchers can locate family outposts like Trujillo Ranch, the San Antonio Ch, and the Western Life Camp.

  23. 1961 Map of Montezuma, 1965 Print
    1961 Map of Montezuma, 1965 Print
    1961 Montezuma
    1965 Print · USGS
    San Miguel County in the early 1960s reveals a landscape defined by the rugged interface of the La Sierrita canyons and the waters of Gallinas Creek. Genealogists and historians can trace traditional settlements like Los Vigiles, El Llano, and the landmarks of Montezuma.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1961 Map of Honey Boy Ranch, 1966 Print
    1961 Map of Honey Boy Ranch, 1966 Print
    1961 Honey Boy Ranch
    1966 Print · USGS
    San Miguel County ranch lands and forest depths are captured here in the early sixties before modern development reached these high valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads like Honey Boy Ranch and Emerson Ranch along the winding Rito Manzanares.
    3 unique versions available

  25. 1961 Map of Rosilla Peak, 1966 Print
    1961 Map of Rosilla Peak, 1966 Print
    1961 Rosilla Peak
    1966 Print · USGS
    San Miguel County high country is documented here in the early sixties as the mountain economy balanced ranching and mining. Researchers can locate the Jones Mine, the site at El Macho, and old riverside settlements like Terrero and Tres Lagunas.
    3 unique versions available

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