Old Maps of Barranca, New Mexico for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 10 historic maps of Barranca. 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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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Barranca.


Barranca, NM maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Raton, 1963 Print
    1954 Map of Raton, 1963 Print
    1954 Raton
    1963 Print · USGS
    Northern New Mexico's high-country and plains are documented here in the early sixties, showing the region's ranching and mining infrastructure. Trace the legacy of the Maxwell Land Grant, locate remote rural sites like Tafoya School, and follow the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway through the heart of Raton.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Raton
    1958 Map of Raton
    1958 Raton
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern New Mexico and the Colorado borderlands are mapped here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of high peaks and historic land grants. Genealogists and historians can trace families across Picuris Pueblo, find old schoolhouses like Piedra Lumbre School, or follow the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe rail line.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1961 Map of Carson, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Carson, 1963 Print
    1961 Carson
    1963 Print · USGS
    Taos County in the early sixties reveals a landscape of high-altitude forest and deep river canyons. Genealogists and historians can trace the homesteads around Carson PO or locate landmarks like Mondragon Tank and the riverside village of Pilar.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1983 Map of Taos
    1983 Map of Taos
    1983 Taos
    1983 Print · USGS
    Northern New Mexico's high-country heritage is on full display in the early eighties, from the deep river canyons to the highest alpine peaks. Genealogists and historians can trace traditional land-grant settlements like Las Trampas, Truchas, and the historic Taos Pueblo.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1995 Map of Carson, 1998 Print
    1995 Map of Carson, 1998 Print
    1995 Carson
    1998 Print · USGS
    Taos County’s high-desert canyons and national forest lands are documented here in the mid-nineties. Trace the descent from Carson toward the Rio Grande, locating landmarks like Drake Ranch, Pilar, and Mondragon Tank.

  6. 2011 Map of Carson, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Carson, 2011 Print
    2011 Carson
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Barranca, including Pilar, Carson, and other nearby areas

  7. 2013 Map of Carson, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Carson, 2013 Print
    2013 Carson
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Barranca, including Pilar, Carson, and other nearby areas

  8. 2017 Map of Carson, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Carson, 2017 Print
    2017 Carson
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Barranca, including Pilar, Carson, and other nearby areas

  9. 2020 Map of Carson, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Carson, 2020 Print
    2020 Carson
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Barranca, including Pilar, Carson, and other nearby areas

  10. 2023 Map of Carson, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Carson, 2023 Print
    2023 Carson
    2023 Print · USGS
    The high plateau and deep river canyons of Taos County are shown here in modern detail, from the settlement of Carson to the banks of the Rio Grande. Researchers can locate the Pilar Cem and trace backcountry routes like the Petaca Point Trl near The Narrows.

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