Old Maps of Desert Mountain, New Mexico for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of Desert Mountain. 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.
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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Desert Mountain.
Desert Mountain, NM maps
(13)- 1888 Map of Bernalillo, 1951 Print
1888 Bernalillo1951 Print · USGSThe Middle Rio Grande valley appears here in the late nineteenth century, just as the railroad began to reshape the high desert. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Albuquerque, Bernalillo, and traditional communities like Atrisco and Santa Ana. - 1889 Map of Albuquerque
1889 Albuquerque1889 Print · USGSAlbuquerque and the Rio Grande Valley appear here during the expansion of the territorial railroad system. Local historians can trace the early rail corridor of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad and find early river settlements like Bernalillo, Alameda, and Artisco. - 1893 Map of Albuquerque
1893 Albuquerque1893 Print · USGSThe Rio Grande valley in the late nineteenth century is a study in river-fronting settlements and the emerging rail economy. Genealogists can trace the early footprints of Albuquerque, Bernalillo, and the traditional community at Artisco.5 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Bernalillo, 1955 Print
1954 Bernalillo1955 Print · USGSThe Rio Grande valley in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of ancient land grants and complex irrigation networks. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites and historic settlements like El Llanito, the Pilgrim Indian Mission Sch, and the Bernalillo Cem.3 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Bernalillo, 1957 Print
1954 Bernalillo1957 Print · USGSThe Rio Grande valley in the mid-1950s reveals a complex landscape of ancestral pueblo grants and historic irrigation acequias. Researchers can trace the path of El Camino Real, locate the Pilgrim Indian Mission Sch, and find family-named landmarks like Loma Barbon. - 1958 Map of Albuquerque
1958 Albuquerque1958 Print · USGSAlbuquerque and the surrounding high desert are captured here during a period of massive federal expansion and postwar growth. Researchers can trace the development of Kirtland Air Force Base, find ancestral homes in Pueblo de Santa Ana, or locate industrial sites like the Jackpile Mine. - 1962 Map of Albuquerque
1962 Albuquerque1962 Print · USGSAlbuquerque and the surrounding high desert are captured here in the early 1960s during a period of intense mineral and military growth. Genealogists and historians can locate early schools like the Pueblo Pintado School, major industrial sites like the Jackpile Mine, and the sprawling Kirtland Air Force Base. - 1963 Map of Albuquerque, 1965 Print
1963 Albuquerque1965 Print · USGSMid-century New Mexico unfolds across this map, showcasing the intersection of ancient pueblos, modern military bases, and historic mining districts. Trace family roots and local history through the Ortiz Mine, Seven Lakes Trading Post, and Alameda.3 unique versions available - 1978 Map of Albuquerque, 1986 Print
1978 Albuquerque1986 Print · USGSGreater Albuquerque and the Rio Grande valley are captured here during a period of significant suburban expansion in the late seventies. Researchers can trace the early Subdivision Road Pattern near Rio Rancho and the historic footprints of Santa Ana Pueblo and Bernalillo. - 1983 Map of Albuquerque, 1984 Print
1983 Albuquerque1984 Print · USGSCentral New Mexico in the early eighties shows a landscape where ancient pueblos and modern aerospace hubs meet. Trace the routes of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR or locate landmarks like Kirtland Air Force Base, Madrid, and the Sandia Mountains. - 1990 Map of Bernalillo, 1996 Print
1990 Bernalillo1996 Print · USGSBernalillo and the Rio Grande valley are captured here in the early nineties during a period of suburban expansion alongside ancient pueblo lands. Trace irrigation history through the Bernalillo No 1 Lateral and find local landmarks like Carroll Sch or Sandia Pueblo. - 2006 Map of Bernalillo, 2007 Print
2006 Bernalillo2007 Print · USGSThe Middle Rio Grande Valley in the early 2000s shows a unique convergence of ancient Pueblo sites, Spanish land grants, and modern growth. Trace the historic Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line or locate the Kuaua Ruins and Our Lady of Sorrows Ch. - 2023 Map of Bernalillo, 2023 Print
2023 Bernalillo2023 Print · USGSBernalillo and the Rio Grande valley are shown here in recent years, documenting the enduring footprint of Santa Ana Pueblo and Sandia Pueblo. Researchers can trace the path of El Camino Real and locate local landmarks like Our Lady of Sorrows Cem and the Algodones Ditch.
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