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Old Maps of La Bajada, New Mexico for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 14 historic maps of La Bajada. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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La Bajada, NM maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Santa Clara
    1892 Map of Santa Clara
    1892 Santa Clara
    1892 Print · USGS
    Upper 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
  4. 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
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 1962 Map of Albuquerque
    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.
  16. 1963 Map of Albuquerque, 1965 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1978 Map of Los Alamos
    1978 Map of Los Alamos
    1978 Los Alamos
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Jemez Mountains and Rio Grande valley come together in the late seventies, showing a land defined by volcanic peaks and ancient pueblos. Trace the footprints of Bandelier National Monument, find the rail line of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, and locate historic settlements like Jemez Pueblo.
  22. 1983 Map of Albuquerque, 1984 Print
    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.
  25. 2002 Map of Tetilla Peak, 2003 Print
    2002 Map of Tetilla Peak, 2003 Print
    2002 Tetilla Peak
    2003 Print · USGS
    The high basaltic mesas and canyon descents south of Santa Fe come into focus at the start of the millennium. Local historians and geologists can trace the steep paths at La Bajada, historic land boundaries like the La Majada Grant, and volcanic landmarks including Tetilla Peak.
  28. 2011 Map of Tetilla Peak, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Tetilla Peak, 2011 Print
    2011 Tetilla Peak
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers La Bajada, including La Cienega, Santa Fe County, and other nearby areas
  31. 2013 Map of Tetilla Peak, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Tetilla Peak, 2013 Print
    2013 Tetilla Peak
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers La Bajada, including La Cienega, Santa Fe County, and other nearby areas
  34. 2017 Map of Tetilla Peak, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Tetilla Peak, 2017 Print
    2017 Tetilla Peak
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers La Bajada, including La Cienega, Santa Fe County, and other nearby areas
  37. 2020 Map of Tetilla Peak, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Tetilla Peak, 2020 Print
    2020 Tetilla Peak
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers La Bajada, including La Cienega, Santa Fe County, and other nearby areas
  40. 2023 Map of Tetilla Peak, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Tetilla Peak, 2023 Print
    2023 Tetilla Peak
    2023 Print · USGS
    Santa Fe County at the start of the 2020s shows a landscape still shaped by its historic travel corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the route of El Camino Real De Tierra Adentro Nht Trl near the village of La Bajada and the La Bajada Cem.
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