Old Maps of San Rafael, New Mexico for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 8 historic maps of San Rafael. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of San Rafael.


San Rafael, NM maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 1972 Map of Variadero, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Variadero, 1975 Print
    1972 Variadero
    1975 Print · USGS
    San Miguel County's high mesa country comes to life in the early 1970s, centered on the Conchas River valley. Genealogists can trace family footprints at the Trementina Cem, San Rafael Ch, and the settlement of Variadero (Garita PO).

  4. 2010 Map of Variadero, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Variadero, 2010 Print
    2010 Variadero
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers San Rafael, including Variadero, New Trementina, and other nearby areas

  5. 2013 Map of Variadero, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Variadero, 2013 Print
    2013 Variadero
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers San Rafael, including Variadero, New Trementina, and other nearby areas

  6. 2017 Map of Variadero, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Variadero, 2017 Print
    2017 Variadero
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers San Rafael, including Variadero, New Trementina, and other nearby areas

  7. 2020 Map of Variadero, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Variadero, 2020 Print
    2020 Variadero
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers San Rafael, including Variadero, New Trementina, and other nearby areas

  8. 2023 Map of Variadero, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Variadero, 2023 Print
    2023 Variadero
    2023 Print · USGS
    Variadero and the surrounding high-desert river valleys come into focus in this recent study of the New Mexico landscape. Researchers can locate remote burial sites like Trementina Cem and San Rafael Cem while tracing the winding path of the Conchas River.

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