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1950s Maps of Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Explore 8 historic maps of Rio Rancho from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Rio Rancho's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Rio Rancho's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Rio Rancho, NM maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Bernalillo NW, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Bernalillo NW, 1955 Print
    1953 Bernalillo NW
    1955 Print · USGS
    Native American lands in Sandoval County are captured here in the early fifties, showcasing the vast Zia Indian Reservation. Researchers can trace the path of an Old Railroad Grade and find remote landmarks like the Jemez Windmill and Ojito.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1954 Map of Volcano Ranch, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Volcano Ranch, 1955 Print
    1954 Volcano Ranch
    1955 Print · USGS
    New Mexico's high desert west of the Rio Grande is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape still defined by historic land grants. Genealogists and historians can trace old ranching outposts like Volcano Ranch and Black Ranch near the prominent peaks of The Volcanoes.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1954 Map of Loma Machete, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Loma Machete, 1955 Print
    1954 Loma Machete
    1955 Print · USGS
    Sandoval County's arid high-desert landscape is captured here in the mid-1950s, highlighting the expansive historical boundaries of the Town of Alameda Grant. Researchers can trace old arroyos and land markers like Picuda Peak, Loma Barbon, and the AQUEDUCT route.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1954 Map of Sky Village SE, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Sky Village SE, 1955 Print
    1954 Sky Village SE
    1955 Print · USGS
    Sandoval County's arid ranchlands and historical land grants are captured here in the mid-1950s. You can trace the infrastructure of the high desert, from the Aqueduct to family-named sites like Mentira Well and the Town of Alameda Grant.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1954 Map of Los Griegos, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Los Griegos, 1955 Print
    1954 Los Griegos
    1955 Print · USGS
    North of Albuquerque in the mid-fifties, the Rio Grande valley is a patchwork of historic land grants and expanding neighborhoods. Trace family sites near Los Griegos or follow old irrigation routes like the Albuquerque Main Canal and Corrales Lateral.
  16. 1954 Map of Bernalillo, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Bernalillo, 1955 Print
    1954 Bernalillo
    1955 Print · USGS
    The 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
  19. 1954 Map of Bernalillo, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Bernalillo, 1957 Print
    1954 Bernalillo
    1957 Print · USGS
    The 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.
  22. 1958 Map of Albuquerque
    1958 Map of Albuquerque
    1958 Albuquerque
    1958 Print · USGS
    Albuquerque 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.
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