Old Maps of Rio Rancho Estates, Rio Rancho for Hiking & Exploration

1. 1888 Map of Bernalillo, 1951 Print

   

   1888 Bernalillo

   1951 Print · USGS

   The 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.

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4. 1889 Map of Albuquerque

   

   1889 Albuquerque

   1889 Print · USGS

   Albuquerque 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.

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7. 1893 Map of Albuquerque

   

   1893 Albuquerque

   1893 Print · USGS

   The 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.

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10. 1934 Map of Griegos

    

    1934 Griegos

    1934 Print · USGS

    The Rio Grande valley north of Albuquerque is shown here in the mid-thirties as a landscape of historic land grants and complex irrigation. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail-and-road network near Hahn Station and the Alameda Bridge.

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13. 1938 Map of Albuquerque

    

    1938 Albuquerque

    1938 Print · USGS

    Albuquerque and the Rio Grande Valley are shown in the late 1930s, when irrigation ditches still defined the rural landscape between the river and the mountains. Researchers can trace ancestral lands through the Town of Atrisco Grant or locate landmarks like the U S Indian School and Old Albuquerque.

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16. 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.

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19. 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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22. 1960 Map of Los Griegos

    

    1960 Los Griegos

    1960 Print · USGS

    The Rio Grande valley north of Albuquerque is captured here during a period of suburban growth into traditional grant lands. Researchers can trace the extensive irrigation network and find sites like St Joseph College, Los Poblanos Ranch, and the A T & S F RR.

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25. 1962 Map of Albuquerque

    

    1962 Albuquerque

    1962 Print · USGS

    Albuquerque 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.

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28. 1963 Map of Albuquerque, 1965 Print

    

    1963 Albuquerque

    1965 Print · USGS

    Mid-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.

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31. 1978 Map of Albuquerque, 1986 Print

    

    1978 Albuquerque

    1986 Print · USGS

    Greater 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.

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34. 1983 Map of Albuquerque, 1984 Print

    

    1983 Albuquerque

    1984 Print · USGS

    Central 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.

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37. 1990 Map of Los Griegos, 1996 Print

    

    1990 Los Griegos

    1996 Print · USGS

    The Middle Rio Grande Valley in the early nineties shows a landscape of rapid suburban expansion meeting ancient heritage. Researchers can trace historic landmarks like Los Poblanos Ranch and the cultural sites of Petroglyph National Monument.

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40. 2023 Map of Los Griegos, 2023 Print

    

    2023 Los Griegos

    2023 Print · USGS

    The Rio Grande valley and volcanic West Mesa appear in high detail during the early 2020s, showing the complex boundary between urban growth and ancient landscapes. Researchers can trace the extensive irrigation network through the Griegos Drain and locate heritage sites like Romero Cem and the sprawling Petroglyph National Monument.

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