Old Maps of El Valle, New Mexico for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 10 historic maps of El Valle. 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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El Valle, 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. 1964 Map of El Valle, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of El Valle, 1967 Print
    1964 El Valle
    1967 Print · USGS
    Northern New Mexico during the mid-1960s reveals a high-altitude landscape defined by ancient land grants and traditional irrigation. Genealogists and researchers can trace the historic Las Trampas Grant Boundary and find local landmarks like the El Valle settlement, Vallecitos, and the Cem.
    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 El Valle, 1997 Print
    1995 Map of El Valle, 1997 Print
    1995 El Valle
    1997 Print · USGS
    Northern New Mexico's traditional mountain villages and communal land grants are preserved here in the late twentieth century. Genealogists can trace family holdings like Tafoya Ranch or the historical village of El Valle alongside the high ridges of Jicarilla Peak.

  6. 2011 Map of El Valle, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of El Valle, 2011 Print
    2011 El Valle
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers El Valle, including Santa Fe County, Rio Arriba County, and other nearby areas

  7. 2013 Map of El Valle, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of El Valle, 2013 Print
    2013 El Valle
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers El Valle, including Santa Fe County, Rio Arriba County, and other nearby areas

  8. 2017 Map of El Valle, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of El Valle, 2017 Print
    2017 El Valle
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers El Valle, including Santa Fe County, Rio Arriba County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2020 Map of El Valle, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of El Valle, 2020 Print
    2020 El Valle
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers El Valle, including Santa Fe County, Rio Arriba County, and other nearby areas

  10. 2023 Map of El Valle, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of El Valle, 2023 Print
    2023 El Valle
    2023 Print · USGS
    Traditional mountain settlements in Rio Arriba County are shown here at the edge of the Sangre de Cristo range. Researchers can trace historic irrigation systems like the Acequia del Llano de San Miguel and remote alpine routes including the Trampas Trail leading toward Hidden Lake.

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