Old Maps of Block 421, New Mexico for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 7 historic maps of Block 421. 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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Block 421, NM maps

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  1. 1916 Map of La Joya
    1916 Map of La Joya
    1916 La Joya
    1916 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande valley at the time of the Belen Cut Off's construction reveals a landscape of massive Spanish land grants and new rail towns. Trace early settlements like La Joya and Becker or geological landmarks like Pyramid Crater.

  2. 1952 Map of Black Butte, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Black Butte, 1953 Print
    1952 Black Butte
    1953 Print · USGS
    Central New Mexico is captured here in the early fifties, focusing on the vast desert land grants south of Belen. Researchers can trace the massive boundaries of the Casa Colorado Grant and Sevilleta Grant near Black Butte.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1954 Map of Socorro, 1972 Print
    1954 Map of Socorro, 1972 Print
    1954 Socorro
    1972 Print · USGS
    Mid-century New Mexico comes into focus as the Rio Grande valley and the surrounding high desert undergo post-war growth. Genealogists and historians can trace old mountain settlements like Tajique and Punta de Agua or locate remote sites like the Torrance Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Socorro
    1958 Map of Socorro
    1958 Socorro
    1958 Print · USGS
    New Mexico's high desert during the late fifties reveals a landscape of massive land grants and remote mining outposts. Researchers can trace the path of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad as it connects Socorro and Belen to industrial sites like the Manganese Mill.

  5. 1962 Map of Socorro
    1962 Map of Socorro
    1962 Socorro
    1962 Print · USGS
    Central New Mexico comes alive in the early sixties as the rail-and-river corridor of the Rio Grande connects historic pueblos and ranching towns. Local historians can trace the route of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe through Belen or locate the Torrance Mine near Mountainair.

  6. 1979 Map of Socorro
    1979 Map of Socorro
    1979 Socorro
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande corridor south of Belen comes into focus during the late seventies, showing the vital link between river-valley agriculture and high-desert ranching. Genealogists and historians can trace riverside settlements like Polvadera and La Joya or locate the Abo Mine and Dewey Lode Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 2023 Map of Black Butte, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Black Butte, 2023 Print
    2023 Black Butte
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Socorro County desert comes alive in the early twenty-first century as a landscape of grid-iron roads and ancient arroyos. Trace family-named routes and ranch landmarks like Burris Ranch Number 1 Airport, Black Butte, and the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge.

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