Old Maps of Torrance County, New Mexico for Academic Research
Study the evolution of Torrance County with 444 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.
- Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
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These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Torrance County has changed over the decades.
Torrance County, NM maps
(444)- 1890 Map of Bernal, 1956 Print
1890 Bernal1956 Print · USGSSettlements along the Pecos River valley and the critical rail corridor of the late nineteenth century define this New Mexico landscape. Researchers can trace the early rail stops and traditional plazas of San Miguel, Old Bernal, and Anton Chico. - 1891 Map of Bernal
1891 Bernal1891 Print · USGSNorthern New Mexico's river valleys and mesa lands are captured here just as the railroad began transforming the territory's commerce. Genealogists can trace family roots in historic plazas like San Miguel, La Cuesta, and San Jose before modern development changed these rural corridors. - 1892 Map of San Pedro
1892 San Pedro1892 Print · USGSNew Mexico's high desert and mountain mining districts come alive in the late nineteenth century as the rail lines reached the interior. Genealogists and historians can trace old wagon routes and rail stops near Dolores, the mining activity at Golden, and early adobe settlements like Algodones and San Pedro.5 unique versions available - 1894 Map of Bernal
1894 Bernal1894 Print · USGSSan Miguel County at the end of the nineteenth century is captured here as the railroad began to reshape the old river settlements. Genealogists can trace family roots in historic villages like Old Bernal, Anton Chico, and La Liendre.4 unique versions available - 1894 Map of Lamy
1894 Lamy1894 Print · USGSNorthern New Mexico in the late nineteenth century centers on the high-desert corridor of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR. Genealogists and historians can trace early ranching sites like Gomez Ranch and rail stops from Lamy to Fulton.5 unique versions available - 1917 Map of Estancia
1917 Estancia1917 Print · USGSThe Estancia Valley and Manzano foothills come alive in this Great War-era survey, showing a landscape defined by massive land grants and new rail lines. Trace family roots and vanished ranch sites across the Manzano Grant or locate early buildings in Mountainair, Willard, and Chilili. - 1954 Map of Bosque Peak, 1955 Print
1954 Bosque Peak1955 Print · USGSThe Manzano Mountains and historic land grants define this New Mexico landscape in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the boundaries of the Isleta Indian Reservation and locate remote landmarks like Fourth of July Spring or Bosque Peak.3 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Chilili, 1955 Print
1954 Chilili1955 Print · USGSThe Chilili Grant in the 1950s reveals a landscape of high-country ranches and deep arroyos at the junction of Bernalillo and Torrance counties. Researchers can trace historic homesteads like the Thompson Place and Danvik Place or locate the site of Old Chilili.3 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Capilla Peak, 1955 Print
1954 Capilla Peak1955 Print · USGSThe Manzano Mountains during the mid-fifties reveal a rugged landscape of high-altitude lookouts and deep canyons on the border of Torrance and Valencia counties. Genealogists and historians can trace the Crest Trail and locate the former site of McKinley Place (Aband).4 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Torreon, 1955 Print
1954 Torreon1955 Print · USGSThe eastern foothills of the Manzano Mountains come to life in the mid-1950s, showing the intersection of historic land grants and family homesteads. Researchers can locate numerous named family sites like Bermudez Place and Anderson Place along the edges of the Cibola National Forest.2 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Tajique, 1955 Print
1954 Tajique1955 Print · USGSThe foothills of the Manzano Mountains in the mid-1950s reveal a landscape of Spanish land grants and family ranching. Genealogists can trace specific homesites like Riley Place and King Place or the former location of the Barales Sch (Aban'd).2 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Edgewood, 1955 Print
1954 Edgewood1955 Print · USGSMid-century Santa Fe County is captured here as a landscape of family ranching and early transit corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Edgewood through named landmarks like Mountain Valley Cemetery and the Old Railroad Grade.3 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Milbourn Ranch, 1955 Print
1954 Milbourn Ranch1955 Print · USGSRanching and early industry meet along the Bernalillo and Torrance County border during the mid-1950s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family landmarks like Garland Cemetery, Milbourn Ranch, and the rural Cedar Grove Ch.3 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Torreon, 1957 Print
1954 Torreon1957 Print · USGSThe foothills of the Manzano Mountains in the mid-fifties reveal a landscape of ancient Spanish land grants and scattered family homesteads. Genealogists can locate specific family sites like Vigil Place or Sanchez Place and trace the proximity of Quarai Ruins State Mon.2 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Santa Fe, 1963 Print
1954 Santa Fe1963 Print · USGSNew Mexico's high mountains and eastern plains meet in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Pecos River. Trace family roots and local history through San Christobal Church, Sena School, and the historic Las Vegas rail corridor.4 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Fort Sumner, 1964 Print
1954 Fort Sumner1964 Print · USGSEast-central New Mexico's ranching and rail heartland is captured here in the mid-1950s, centered on the strategic junctions of the high plains. Researchers can trace the development of early highway networks and rail towns like Vaughn, Fort Sumner, and the copper operations at Guadalupe Mine.3 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Socorro, 1972 Print
1954 Socorro1972 Print · USGSMid-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 - 1956 Map of Edgewood, 1957 Print
1956 Edgewood1957 Print · USGSThe ranching country of Santa Fe and Torrance Counties is captured here in the mid-fifties as the area around Edgewood begins to modernize. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous family landmarks like the Hill Ranch and Mtn View Cemetery, or locate early aviation history at Otto Airfield.3 unique versions available - 1956 Map of Estancia, 1958 Print
1956 Estancia1958 Print · USGSThe Estancia Valley in the mid-1950s was a landscape of remote ranches and high-altitude basins defined by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe rail line. Researchers can locate family homesteads like Hornsby Ranch, find the Garland Cem, or trace the old roads through Chilili.2 unique versions available - 1956 Map of Mountainair, 1958 Print
1956 Mountainair1958 Print · USGSTorrance County ranching and rail infrastructure are on full display in the mid-fifties, centered on the high valley near Mountainair. Genealogists can trace family holdings from the L K Markel Ranch to Broncho and locate sites like Ewing Sch.2 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Socorro
1958 Socorro1958 Print · USGSNew 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. - 1958 Map of Fort Sumner
1958 Fort Sumner1958 Print · USGSEast-central New Mexico in the mid-fifties is captured here as a sprawling landscape of high mesas and cattle ranching. Researchers can trace the convergence of the Southern Pacific railroad at Vaughn and locate family landmarks like Borica School or Marquez Ranch. - 1958 Map of Santa Fe
1958 Santa Fe1958 Print · USGSThe Sangre De Cristo Mountains meet the high plains in the late 1950s, showing a landscape defined by rail corridors and ranching. Genealogists can trace family-named sites like Upton Ranch or visit the Fort Union (Ruins) and Tuloso School. - 1958 Map of Albuquerque
1958 Albuquerque1958 Print · USGSAlbuquerque and the surrounding high desert are captured here during a period of massive federal expansion and postwar growth. Researchers can trace the development of Kirtland Air Force Base, find ancestral homes in Pueblo de Santa Ana, or locate industrial sites like the Jackpile Mine. - 1960 Map of Lobo Hill, 1963 Print
1960 Lobo Hill1963 Print · USGSTorrance County ranching life in the early 1960s is captured here through a network of family homesteads and desert water draws. Researchers can locate specific legacy sites like the Lamb Homestead, Kincheloe Homestead, and Price Ranch.
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