Old Maps of Upper Colonias, New Mexico
Explore 12 old maps of Upper Colonias, 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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(12)- 1889 Map of Santa Fe, 1963 Print1889 Santa Fe1963 Print · USGSSanta 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.
- 1894 Map of Santa Fe1894 Santa Fe1894 Print · USGSSanta 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
- 1954 Map of Santa Fe, 1963 Print1954 Santa Fe1963 Print · USGSNew 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
- 1958 Map of Santa Fe1958 Santa Fe1958 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1961 Map of Lower Colonias, 1966 Print1961 Lower Colonias1966 Print · USGSSan Miguel County ranching and rural life are preserved here as they were in the early sixties, centered on the drainage of Cow Creek. Researchers can locate Lower Colonias (Pine PO), the Santo Niño Cem, and remote outposts like Kay Bar Ranch.2 unique versions available
- 1983 Map of Santa Fe, 1984 Print1983 Santa Fe1984 Print · USGSThe high Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the growing state capital define this early 1980s landscape during a period of expanding infrastructure. Researchers can trace historic land patterns and transit routes from Nambe Pueblo and Glorieta Pass to the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR line.
- 2002 Map of Lower Colonias, 2003 Print2002 Lower Colonias2003 Print · USGSSan Miguel County ranching and forest lands are captured here as they appeared at the start of the millennium. Genealogists and local historians can locate Lower Colonias, the Santo Niño Cem, and the high-elevation Brazel Park.
- 2011 Map of Lower Colonias, 2011 Print2011 Lower Colonias2011 Print · USGSCovers Upper Colonias, including Lower Colonias, San Miguel County, and other nearby areas
- 2013 Map of Lower Colonias, 2013 Print2013 Lower Colonias2013 Print · USGSCovers Upper Colonias, including Lower Colonias, San Miguel County, and other nearby areas
- 2017 Map of Lower Colonias, 2017 Print2017 Lower Colonias2017 Print · USGSCovers Upper Colonias, including Lower Colonias, San Miguel County, and other nearby areas
- 2020 Map of Lower Colonias, 2020 Print2020 Lower Colonias2020 Print · USGSCovers Upper Colonias, including Lower Colonias, San Miguel County, and other nearby areas
- 2023 Map of Lower Colonias, 2023 Print2023 Lower Colonias2023 Print · USGSThe northern New Mexico high country near San Miguel County is documented here as it appeared in the early 2020s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural communities of Lower Colonias and Upper Colonias, including the Santo Niño Cem.
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