Old Maps of Santa Fe, New Mexico for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Santa Fe with 49 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Santa Fe has changed over the decades.


Santa Fe, NM maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Santa Fe, 1963 Print
    1889 Map of Santa Fe, 1963 Print
    1889 Santa Fe
    1963 Print · USGS
    Santa 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.

  2. 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

  3. 1894 Map of Santa Fe
    1894 Map of Santa Fe
    1894 Santa Fe
    1894 Print · USGS
    Santa 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

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 1954 Map of Santa Fe, 1963 Print
    1954 Map of Santa Fe, 1963 Print
    1954 Santa Fe
    1963 Print · USGS
    New Mexico's high mountains and eastern plains meet in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Pecos River. Trace family roots and local history through San Christobal Church, Sena School, and the historic Las Vegas rail corridor.
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1958 Map of Santa Fe
    1958 Map of Santa Fe
    1958 Santa Fe
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Sangre De Cristo Mountains meet the high plains in the late 1950s, showing a landscape defined by rail corridors and ranching. Genealogists can trace family-named sites like Upton Ranch or visit the Fort Union (Ruins) and Tuloso School.

  13. 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.

  14. 1961 Map of Santa Fe, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Santa Fe, 1962 Print
    1961 Santa Fe
    1962 Print · USGS
    Santa Fe's mid-century landscape is captured here just as the city began its modern expansion beyond its traditional colonial footprint. Researchers can trace historic landmarks like The Plaza, the US Indian School, and the path of the Old Santa Fe Trail.
    6 unique versions available

  15. 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

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 1983 Map of Santa Fe, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Santa Fe, 1984 Print
    1983 Santa Fe
    1984 Print · USGS
    The high Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the growing state capital define this early 1980s landscape during a period of expanding infrastructure. Researchers can trace historic land patterns and transit routes from Nambe Pueblo and Glorieta Pass to the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR line.

  20. 2002 Map of Santa Fe, 2003 Print
    2002 Map of Santa Fe, 2003 Print
    2002 Santa Fe
    2003 Print · USGS
    Santa Fe at the turn of the twenty-first century shows a city shaped by its high-desert topography and civic importance. Researchers can trace the layout of the State Capital and institutional sites like the Santa Fe National Cemetery or the Museum of International Folk Art.

  21. 2002 Map of Tesuque, 2003 Print
    2002 Map of Tesuque, 2003 Print
    2002 Tesuque
    2003 Print · USGS
    Traditional Pueblo lands and historic Spanish grants meet in this northern New Mexico region at the turn of the millennium. Researchers can trace community landmarks like San Diego Ch, the Tesuque Pueblo Day School, and the iconic Camel Rock.

  22. 2002 Map of Turquoise Hill, 2003 Print
    2002 Map of Turquoise Hill, 2003 Print
    2002 Turquoise Hill
    2003 Print · USGS
    Santa Fe's southern outskirts show a mix of historical preservation and modern expansion at the turn of the millennium. Researchers can locate the Marshal Bonanza Mine, the El Rancho de las Golondrinas Museum, and the Institute of American Indian Arts.

  23. 2002 Map of Seton Village, 2003 Print
    2002 Map of Seton Village, 2003 Print
    2002 Seton Village
    2003 Print · USGS
    Southeast of Santa Fe at the turn of the millennium, this area shows a landscape defined by historic land grants and growing residential pockets. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Santa Fe Trail and the AT & SF RR alongside settlements like Seton Village and Eldorado.

  24. 2002 Map of Agua Fria, 2003 Print
    2002 Map of Agua Fria, 2003 Print
    2002 Agua Fria
    2003 Print · USGS
    Santa Fe and its western ranchlands are shown during a period of modern expansion at the turn of the millennium. Researchers can trace the heritage of Agua Fria (Historic) near the San Isidro Cem and the Caja Del Rio Grant.

  25. 2010 Map of Turquoise Hill, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Turquoise Hill, 2010 Print
    2010 Turquoise Hill
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Santa Fe, including Cieneguilla, Rancho Viejo, and other nearby areas

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