1940s Maps of Sierra County, New Mexico

Explore 11 historic maps of Sierra County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Sierra County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Sierra County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Sierra County, NM maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Hillsboro
    1940 Map of Hillsboro
    1940 Hillsboro
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including Hillsboro, Kingston, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1947 Map of Point Of Sands 2, 1954 Print
    1947 Map of Point Of Sands 2, 1954 Print
    1947 Point Of Sands 2
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including Doña Ana County, Otero County, and other nearby areas

  3. 1947 Map of Capitol Peak, 1955 Print
    1947 Map of Capitol Peak, 1955 Print
    1947 Capitol Peak
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including Otero County, Lincoln County, and other nearby areas

  4. 1948 Map of Sowell
    1948 Map of Sowell
    1948 Sowell
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including United States, New Mexico, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1948 Map of Chicken Well, 1954 Print
    1948 Map of Chicken Well, 1954 Print
    1948 Chicken Well
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including Doña Ana County, United States, and other nearby areas

  6. 1948 Map of Malpais Well, 1954 Print
    1948 Map of Malpais Well, 1954 Print
    1948 Malpais Well
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including Socorro County, United States, and other nearby areas

  7. 1948 Map of Kaylor Mountain, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of Kaylor Mountain, 1955 Print
    1948 Kaylor Mountain
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including Doña Ana County, United States, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1948 Map of Black Top Mountain, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of Black Top Mountain, 1955 Print
    1948 Black Top Mountain
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including United States, New Mexico, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1948 Map of Salinas Peak, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of Salinas Peak, 1955 Print
    1948 Salinas Peak
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including Socorro County, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1948 Map of Lumley Lake, 1956 Print
    1948 Map of Lumley Lake, 1956 Print
    1948 Lumley Lake
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including Doña Ana County, Otero County, and other nearby areas

  11. 1949 Map of Lookout Mountain, 1953 Print
    1949 Map of Lookout Mountain, 1953 Print
    1949 Lookout Mountain
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including Catron County, United States, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

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