Old Maps of Taos, New Mexico

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Taos, 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 Taos, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Taos, 1966 Print
    1964 Taos
    1966 Print · USGS
    Taos and its surrounding pueblo lands are shown in the early sixties during a period of steady growth and cultural preservation. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate network of irrigation ditches and family cemeteries like Graham Cem and Colonia Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1964 Map of Ranchos De Taos, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of Ranchos De Taos, 1967 Print
    1964 Ranchos De Taos
    1967 Print · USGS
    Taos County in the mid-1960s reveals a landscape of high-altitude mountain grants and traditional valley acequias. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near St Francis Ch, Hart Cem, and the old grounds of Ft Burgwin along the Rio Grande del Rancho.

  5. 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

  6. 1995 Map of Ranchos De Taos, 1997 Print
    1995 Map of Ranchos De Taos, 1997 Print
    1995 Ranchos De Taos
    1997 Print · USGS
    Traditional Spanish land grants and irrigation acequias define this high-altitude landscape near the end of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites near Ranchos De Taos, St Francis Cem, and the Talpa Reservoir.

  7. 1995 Map of Taos, 1998 Print
    1995 Map of Taos, 1998 Print
    1995 Taos
    1998 Print · USGS
    Taos and the surrounding pueblo lands appear in the mid-nineties as the community expanded along its historic acequias. Researchers can trace land grant boundaries and locate numerous family burial sites including Kit Carson Cem, La Loma Cem, and the Colonias Cem.

  8. 2011 Map of Ranchos De Taos, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Ranchos De Taos, 2011 Print
    2011 Ranchos De Taos
    2011 Print · USGS
    Taos County’s high-altitude valleys are documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the traditional acequia systems and tight-knit settlements. Genealogists can locate family sites across several burial grounds, including Descanso Cemetery and Talpa Cemetery, while outdoorsmen can trace paths to Tetillas Peak.

  9. 2011 Map of Taos, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Taos, 2011 Print
    2011 Taos
    2011 Print · USGS
    Taos and its surrounding pueblos at the start of the twenty-first century show a landscape where traditional water rights and modern development intersect. Researchers can locate numerous family burial sites like Graham Cemetery or trace the vital Rio Lucero Diversion and Buffalo Pasture.

  10. 2013 Map of Ranchos De Taos, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Ranchos De Taos, 2013 Print
    2013 Ranchos De Taos
    2013 Print · USGS
    Taos County in the early twenty-first century reveals a landscape shaped by ancient water rights and mountain topography. Researchers can trace local lineage through sites like Camposanto Jesus Nazareno or locate old water systems like the Acequia de Avago la Loma and Talpa Reservoir.

  11. 2013 Map of Taos, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Taos, 2013 Print
    2013 Taos
    2013 Print · USGS
    The northern New Mexico highlands are shown in detail during the early 21st century, centered on the ancient Taos Pueblo and the surrounding valley. Genealogists can trace family heritage through local burial grounds like Kit Carson Cem, Sierra Vista Cem, and Laloma Cem.

  12. 2017 Map of Taos, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Taos, 2017 Print
    2017 Taos
    2017 Print · USGS
    The high desert valley of northern New Mexico is shown here in the late twenty-first century, revealing the enduring layout of its traditional acequias and historic plazas. Researchers can trace land and lineage through numerous sites like Kit Carson Cem, Taos Pueblo, and the Univ of New Mexico Taos.

  13. 2017 Map of Ranchos De Taos, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Ranchos De Taos, 2017 Print
    2017 Ranchos De Taos
    2017 Print · USGS
    The northern high desert and the Sangre de Cristo foothills meet here in the late twenty-first century, showing the traditional acequia irrigation systems still in use. Researchers can locate several burial sites including Hart Cem and Saint Francis Cem or trace the Rio Grande del Rancho toward Vallecitos.

  14. 2020 Map of Taos, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Taos, 2020 Print
    2020 Taos
    2020 Print · USGS
    High desert communities and ancient ancestral lands meet in this recent survey of Northern New Mexico. Genealogists can trace family legacies across numerous local burial sites like Laloma Cem, Sierra Vista Cem, and Los Dolores Cem.

  15. 2020 Map of Ranchos De Taos, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Ranchos De Taos, 2020 Print
    2020 Ranchos De Taos
    2020 Print · USGS
    Taos County’s historic valley settlements and high forest ridges appear in meticulous detail on this recent topographic survey. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Saint Francis Ch and the Descanso Cem, or follow the Rio Grande del Rancho past Pot Creek.

  16. 2023 Map of Taos, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Taos, 2023 Print
    2023 Taos
    2023 Print · USGS
    In the shadow of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, this 2023 survey traces the deep cultural roots of the Taos Valley. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous family burial sites like Pacheco Cem and Los Dolores Cem alongside the historic Taos Pueblo.

  17. 2023 Map of Ranchos De Taos, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Ranchos De Taos, 2023 Print
    2023 Ranchos De Taos
    2023 Print · USGS
    Northern New Mexico's high-desert valleys and peaks are captured here in recent detail. Researchers can trace ancestral sites through numerous local landmarks like Old Llano Quemado Cem, Ponce de Leon Springs, and Ranchos de Taos.

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