Old Maps of Santa Fe County, New Mexico for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 326 historic maps of Santa Fe County. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Santa Fe County.
Santa Fe County, NM maps
(326)- 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.
- 1892 Map of San Pedro1892 San Pedro1892 Print · USGSNew Mexico's high desert and mountain mining districts come alive in the late nineteenth century as the rail lines reached the interior. Genealogists and historians can trace old wagon routes and rail stops near Dolores, the mining activity at Golden, and early adobe settlements like Algodones and San Pedro.5 unique versions available
- 1892 Map of Santa Clara1892 Santa Clara1892 Print · USGSUpper New Mexico at the end of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape shaped by the Rio Grande and the arrival of the rails. Genealogists and historians can trace traditional settlements like San Ildefonso and Peña Blanca alongside the burgeoning Santa Fé Southern Railway.4 unique versions available
- 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
- 1894 Map of Lamy1894 Lamy1894 Print · USGSNorthern New Mexico in the late nineteenth century centers on the high-desert corridor of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR. Genealogists and historians can trace early ranching sites like Gomez Ranch and rail stops from Lamy to Fulton.5 unique versions available
- 1918 Map of Abiquiu1918 Abiquiu1918 Print · USGSUpper Rio Arriba County comes alive in the years following the Great War, showing a network of historic land grants and riverside villages. Researchers can trace the path of the D. and R. G. R. R. or locate ancestral roots in Abiquiu, Vallecitos, and San Juan.
- 1951 Map of Agua Fria, 1953 Print1951 Agua Fria1953 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1951 Map of Turquoise Hill, 1987 Print1951 Turquoise Hill1987 Print · USGSSanta 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.
- 1952 Map of Santa Fe, 1953 Print1952 Santa Fe1953 Print · USGSSanta 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
- 1952 Map of Turquoise Hill, 1953 Print1952 Turquoise Hill1953 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1952 Map of Seton Village, 1953 Print1952 Seton Village1953 Print · USGSSouth 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
- 1952 Map of White Rock, 1954 Print1952 White Rock1954 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1952 Map of Puye, 1954 Print1952 Puye1954 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1952 Map of Montoso Peak, 1954 Print1952 Montoso Peak1954 Print · USGSSanta 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
- 1953 Map of Tesuque1953 Tesuque1953 Print · USGSNorth 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
- 1953 Map of Espanola, 1954 Print1953 Espanola1954 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1953 Map of San Juan Pueblo, 1954 Print1953 San Juan Pueblo1954 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1953 Map of Horcado Ranch, 1954 Print1953 Horcado Ranch1954 Print · USGSNorthern 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
- 1953 Map of Tetilla Peak, 1954 Print1953 Tetilla Peak1954 Print · USGSSanta 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
- 1953 Map of Truchas, 1955 Print1953 Truchas1955 Print · USGSNorthern 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
- 1953 Map of Sierra Mosca, 1955 Print1953 Sierra Mosca1955 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1953 Map of Glorieta, 1955 Print1953 Glorieta1955 Print · USGSSanta 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
- 1953 Map of Cundiyo, 1955 Print1953 Cundiyo1955 Print · USGSSanta 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
- 1953 Map of Chimayo, 1955 Print1953 Chimayo1955 Print · USGSNorthern 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
- 1953 Map of Mc Clure Reservoir, 1955 Print1953 Mc Clure Reservoir1955 Print · USGSThe 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
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