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1950s Maps of Santa Fe County, New Mexico

Explore 34 historic maps of Santa Fe County 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 Santa Fe County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Santa Fe County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Santa Fe County, NM maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Agua Fria, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Agua Fria, 1953 Print
    1951 Agua Fria
    1953 Print · USGS
    The area west of the state capital is captured in the early fifties as old land grants met mid-century aviation and highway growth. Trace family history at San Isidro Cemetery or follow the historic path of El Camino Real and Agua Fria.
    7 unique versions available
  4. 1951 Map of Turquoise Hill, 1987 Print
    1951 Map of Turquoise Hill, 1987 Print
    1951 Turquoise Hill
    1987 Print · USGS
    Santa Fe's high-desert outskirts appear in the mid-fifties, showing a mix of Spanish land grants and emerging state infrastructure. Genealogists and researchers can find old community landmarks like St Joseph Church, the Cienega School, and the Marshal Bonanza Mine.
  7. 1952 Map of Santa Fe, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Santa Fe, 1953 Print
    1952 Santa Fe
    1953 Print · USGS
    Santa Fe is shown mid-century just as its cultural and civic footprint began to expand beyond the traditional plaza area. Local historians can trace the grounds of the Brun General Hospital, Rosario Cem, and the path of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1952 Map of Turquoise Hill, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Turquoise Hill, 1953 Print
    1952 Turquoise Hill
    1953 Print · USGS
    The high desert southwest of Santa Fe in the early fifties shows a landscape of historic land grants and growing aviation infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life at St Joseph Church, the Marshal Bonanza Mine, and along the historic El Camino Real.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1952 Map of Seton Village, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Seton Village, 1953 Print
    1952 Seton Village
    1953 Print · USGS
    South of Santa Fe in the early fifties, this landscape is defined by vast historic land grants and the steel of the railroad. Researchers can trace the borders of the Bishop John Lamy Grant or locate old outposts like Ninemile Ranch and Gallina Camp.
    5 unique versions available
  16. 1952 Map of White Rock, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of White Rock, 1954 Print
    1952 White Rock
    1954 Print · USGS
    The high mesas of Los Alamos and Santa Fe counties are captured here in the early fifties, documenting the remote canyon systems and early utility networks. Genealogists and historians can trace land grant boundaries and find markers of early industry like the Old Railroad Grade and Totavi.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1952 Map of Puye, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Puye, 1954 Print
    1952 Puye
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Pajarito Plateau in the early fifties reveals a landscape of deep canyons and ancient heritage. Researchers can locate archaeological sites like the Cliff Dwellings at Puye or trace the early industrial footprint of the General Pumice Mine.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1952 Map of Montoso Peak, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Montoso Peak, 1954 Print
    1952 Montoso Peak
    1954 Print · USGS
    Santa Fe County’s high plateau is captured here in the early fifties, dominated by the historic Caja Del Rio Grant and its network of arroyos. Researchers can trace early water management and land use through Rito Reservoir, Eleven Hundred Well, and the Department of Agriculture Experimental Area.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1953 Map of Tesuque
    1953 Map of Tesuque
    1953 Tesuque
    1953 Print · USGS
    North of Santa Fe in the early fifties, the high-desert landscape reveals a convergence of historic land grants and Pueblo life. Genealogists and historians can locate community centers like San Diego Ch, the Tesuque Pueblo Day Sch, and Rancho del Monte.
    6 unique versions available
  28. 1953 Map of Espanola, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Espanola, 1954 Print
    1953 Espanola
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Tewa Basin in the early fifties shows a valley structured by ancient land grants and river-fed irrigation. Researchers can trace ancestral boundaries and local landmarks like Santa Clara Pueblo, the Black Mesa Church, and the McCurdy Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1953 Map of San Juan Pueblo, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of San Juan Pueblo, 1954 Print
    1953 San Juan Pueblo
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande and Chama river valleys in the mid-1950s show a blend of Pueblo life and Spanish colonial heritage. Researchers can trace ancestral lands and mission chapels like Capilla de San Pedro or the historic site of the Old San Juan First Spanish Capitol 1598.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1953 Map of Horcado Ranch, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Horcado Ranch, 1954 Print
    1953 Horcado Ranch
    1954 Print · USGS
    Northern Santa Fe County in the early fifties shows a landscape of historic land grants and early transport. Trace the Old Chili Line Railroad Grade and the settlement at Cuyamungue near the Rio Tesuque.
    5 unique versions available
  37. 1953 Map of Tetilla Peak, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Tetilla Peak, 1954 Print
    1953 Tetilla Peak
    1954 Print · USGS
    Santa Fe County in the early fifties shows a rugged landscape defined by historic Spanish land grants and the steep drop of La Bajada Mesa. Researchers can trace the path of El Camino Real, locate the Tsinat Ruins, and find the remote Turquoise Trading Post.
    5 unique versions available
  40. 1953 Map of Truchas, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Truchas, 1955 Print
    1953 Truchas
    1955 Print · USGS
    Northern New Mexico's high-altitude villages and traditional land grants are meticulously documented during the mid-century. Researchers can trace historic acequias and property lines within the Las Trampas Grant or locate ancestral sites in Truchas, Cordova, and Ojo Sarco.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 1953 Map of Sierra Mosca, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Sierra Mosca, 1955 Print
    1953 Sierra Mosca
    1955 Print · USGS
    The high Sangre de Cristo foothills come alive in the early fifties, showing a remote landscape shaped by deep canyons and ancient boundaries. Trace the mountain paths of the Borrego Trail past Agua Sarca Cabin and the peak of Sierra Mosca.
    6 unique versions available
  46. 1953 Map of Glorieta, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Glorieta, 1955 Print
    1953 Glorieta
    1955 Print · USGS
    Santa Fe County at the start of the 1950s shows a landscape where historic trails and modern rails meet in the mountains. Trace the route of the Santa Fe Trail, locate family holdings like Gonzales Ranch, and identify the Glorieta Battlefield Site.
    6 unique versions available
  49. 1953 Map of Cundiyo, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Cundiyo, 1955 Print
    1953 Cundiyo
    1955 Print · USGS
    Santa Fe County in the early fifties reveals a landscape defined by historic land grants and Pueblo life. Researchers can trace the layout of Nambe Pueblo, the pilgrimage site of Santuario, and the isolated Cundiyo along the river valleys.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1953 Map of Chimayo, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Chimayo, 1955 Print
    1953 Chimayo
    1955 Print · USGS
    Northern New Mexico in the early fifties shows a landscape of traditional land grants and scattered valley settlements. Trace genealogies through Chimayo, Los Pachecos, and Quemado or locate historic sites like Capilla de Santa Rita and ancient Pueblo Ruins.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1953 Map of Mc Clure Reservoir, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Mc Clure Reservoir, 1955 Print
    1953 Mc Clure Reservoir
    1955 Print · USGS
    The high peaks east of Santa Fe are documented here in the early fifties, showing the vital water infrastructure and land grants of the region. Local historians can trace the Juan de Gabaldon Grant boundaries or locate the Glorieta Baldy Lookout Station.
    5 unique versions available
  58. 1953 Map of Agua Fria, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Agua Fria, 1956 Print
    1953 Agua Fria
    1956 Print · USGS
    Santa Fe and the surrounding mesas in the mid-1950s reveal a mix of ancient Puebloan history and mid-century modern growth. Trace the path of El Camino Real, locate family roots near La Bajada, or find mining history at the Marshal Bonanza Mine.
  61. 1953 Map of San Juan Pueblo, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of San Juan Pueblo, 1956 Print
    1953 San Juan Pueblo
    1956 Print · USGS
    Rio Arriba County life in the mid-fifties is centered on the fertile confluence of the Rio Chama and Rio Grande. Local history researchers can trace ancestral roots through the numerous land grants, old irrigation Ditch lines, and early sites like San Juan Pueblo, Hernandez, and Los Luceros.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1953 Map of Espanola, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Espanola, 1958 Print
    1953 Espanola
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern New Mexico in the early fifties shows a landscape of deep canyons and ancestral Pueblo lands along the RIO GRANDE. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Evans Ranch or locate ancient Cliff Dwellings and the Old Railroad Grade.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1953 Map of Aspen Basin, 1963 Print
    1953 Map of Aspen Basin, 1963 Print
    1953 Aspen Basin
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Sangre de Cristo Mountains north of Santa Fe are shown here in the early fifties, featuring the rugged high-country headwaters of the Santa Fe River. Trace the old trails and backcountry outposts of the era, from Rancho Viejo and Aspen Ranch to the Sierra Lodge.
    6 unique versions available
  70. 1954 Map of San Pedro, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of San Pedro, 1955 Print
    1954 San Pedro
    1955 Print · USGS
    Santa Fe County's high-elevation ranching and mining country is captured here in the mid-fifties, just as older infrastructure was fading into the landscape. Trace family history at San Pedro Cemetery or follow the Old Railroad Grade past Cedar Grove.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1954 Map of Edgewood, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Edgewood, 1955 Print
    1954 Edgewood
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Santa Fe County is captured here as a landscape of family ranching and early transit corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Edgewood through named landmarks like Mountain Valley Cemetery and the Old Railroad Grade.
    3 unique versions available
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