1900s (20th Century) Maps of Union County, New Mexico

Explore 112 historic maps of Union County from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Union County, 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. 1954 Map of Tucumcari, 1965 Print
    1954 Map of Tucumcari, 1965 Print
    1954 Tucumcari
    1965 Print · USGS
    The high plains along the New Mexico and Texas border come alive in this mid-century survey, just as the regional highway network was maturing. Trace the historic route of U.S. 66 through Glenrio and San Jon or locate remote rail sidings like Rehm Station and Obar.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1954 Map of Dalhart, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Dalhart, 1967 Print
    1954 Dalhart
    1967 Print · USGS
    The High Plains at the junction of four states come alive in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of rail-hub towns and cattle country. Trace the Old Santa Fe Trail or locate mid-century industrial sites like the Dry ice plant and Carbon Dioxide Works.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1955 Map of La Junta, 1966 Print
    1955 Map of La Junta, 1966 Print
    1955 La Junta
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Colorado during the mid-fifties is captured here as a sprawling network of ranching outposts and rail sidings. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like the Sunderland School, trace the isolated Lycan Post Office, or find the Bomb target (abandoned) on the western plains.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 1958 Map of La Junta
    1958 Map of La Junta
    1958 La Junta
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southeast Colorado and the Kansas borderlands appear in the late fifties as a landscape of isolated ranching outposts and vital rail junctions. Researchers can trace the lineage of vanished post offices and rural school sites like the Lycan Post Office and Sunderland School.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1958 Map of Tucumcari
    1958 Map of Tucumcari
    1958 Tucumcari
    1958 Print · USGS
    Eastern New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle meet in this mid-century survey of the high plains ranching and rail corridor. Researchers can trace the path of Mother Road travelers through Tucumcari and Glenrio or locate remote rail stops like Nara Visa Station and Hartley Station.

  8. 1958 Map of Dalhart
    1958 Map of Dalhart
    1958 Dalhart
    1958 Print · USGS
    The High Plains of the tri-state border region come alive in this mid-century survey of the ranching and rail territory around the Texas Panhandle. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Ry, military outposts like Dalhart Air Force No 1, and early settlements such as Pasamonte and Texline.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1962 Map of Dalhart
    1962 Map of Dalhart
    1962 Dalhart
    1962 Print · USGS
    The High Plains and volcanic peaks of the tri-state area are shown in detail during the early sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Fort Worth and Denver and find industrial sites like the Cactus Ordnance Works or the Beaver Meade & Englewood Grain Elevator.

  10. 1966 Map of Royce
    1966 Map of Royce
    1966 Royce
    1966 Print · USGS
    Northeastern New Mexico is shown here in the mid-1960s, where the high plains economy was shaped by ranching and the railroad. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Rockledge Ranch and Antioch Cem or trace the early path of the COLORADO AND SOUTHERN line.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1966 Map of Skull Mesa, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Skull Mesa, 1968 Print
    1966 Skull Mesa
    1968 Print · USGS
    Northeastern New Mexico ranching country is captured here in the mid-1960s as it straddles the Union and Harding county lines. Researchers can find old property landmarks like Zurick Ranch, the winding Shaw Brakes, and reliable water sources such as Dripping Springs.

  12. 1966 Map of Black Canyon, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Black Canyon, 1968 Print
    1966 Black Canyon
    1968 Print · USGS
    High plains ranching and water infrastructure in Union County are captured here in the mid-1960s. Researchers can locate family-named landmarks and essential water sources such as Heringa Ranch, Schoolhouse Windmill, and Perico Creek.

  13. 1966 Map of Pedernal Creek, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Pedernal Creek, 1968 Print
    1966 Pedernal Creek
    1968 Print · USGS
    Harding and Union Counties in the mid-1960s reveal a landscape shaped by water and ranching along the Tramperos Creek drainage. Researchers can locate family-named landmarks and historical sites like Pedernal Cem, Franks Dam, and North Gallegos Well.

  14. 1966 Map of Tate School, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Tate School, 1968 Print
    1966 Tate School
    1968 Print · USGS
    Union County ranching and rural life are preserved here during the mid-sixties, showing a landscape of scattered wells and isolated schoolhouses. Researchers can locate early educational sites like Tate Sch and Thomason Sch or trace water sources such as Ostrander Well and Woven Wire Well.

  15. 1966 Map of Clapham, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Clapham, 1968 Print
    1966 Clapham
    1968 Print · USGS
    Union County ranching country is captured here in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape shaped by isolated homesteads and seasonal creek beds. Genealogists and local historians can locate family landmarks like Sowers Ranch, Holland Ranch, and the small settlement of Clapham.

  16. 1966 Map of Rosebud, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Rosebud, 1968 Print
    1966 Rosebud
    1968 Print · USGS
    Harding County ranching country is captured here in the mid-sixties, showing the vital water and livestock infrastructure of the high plains. Genealogists and historians can locate the Rosebud Cemetery and trace family-named sites like Matis Lake or the Brune School Section Well.

  17. 1966 Map of Car Top Butte, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Car Top Butte, 1968 Print
    1966 Car Top Butte
    1968 Print · USGS
    Northeastern New Mexico's ranching country is captured here during the mid-1960s, showing a landscape defined by deep canyons and high mesas. Researchers can trace the rugged drainages of Charley Adams Canyon and Ute Canyon or locate family-named survey marks like BM 5072 Howard.

  18. 1966 Map of Ione, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Ione, 1968 Print
    1966 Ione
    1968 Print · USGS
    Northeastern New Mexico ranching country is captured here during the mid-sixties, showing the high-plains landscape of the Harding and Union County line. Family and local historians can trace isolated landmarks and water sources like Ione, Entrania Spring, and Mitchil.

  19. 1966 Map of Hayden, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Hayden, 1968 Print
    1966 Hayden
    1968 Print · USGS
    Northeastern New Mexico ranching country is captured here during the mid-sixties along the Union and Harding County line. Genealogists and local historians can trace family operations at Heimann Ranch and Jacobs Ranch or locate the community Cem and Rodeo Ground near Hayden.

  20. 1966 Map of Cherokee Valley, 1969 Print
    1966 Map of Cherokee Valley, 1969 Print
    1966 Cherokee Valley
    1969 Print · USGS
    Quay County ranching and water management are frozen in time on this mid-century survey of the New Mexico high plains. Family researchers can locate early homesteads like Kaufman Ranch or trace the Cherokee Valley Cemetery and numerous family-named landmarks.

  21. 1966 Map of Sand Hill, 1969 Print
    1966 Map of Sand Hill, 1969 Print
    1966 Sand Hill
    1969 Print · USGS
    Northeastern New Mexico ranching country is documented here in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape shaped by water and wind. Researchers can trace the essential network of range infrastructure including Domingues Windmill, Thomas Cam, and Carrizo Creek.

  22. 1966 Map of Cottonwood Springs, 1969 Print
    1966 Map of Cottonwood Springs, 1969 Print
    1966 Cottonwood Springs
    1969 Print · USGS
    Harding County ranching lands are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape defined by water rights and cattle ranges. Researchers can locate the Maytum Cem, the remains at Cone (Ruins), and family-named landmarks like Ellis Well.

  23. 1966 Map of Mc Cloy Ranch, 1969 Print
    1966 Map of Mc Cloy Ranch, 1969 Print
    1966 Mc Cloy Ranch
    1969 Print · USGS
    Harding and Quay counties are depicted in the mid-1960s as a specialized landscape of cattle ranching and water management. Researchers can trace historic water sources and property boundaries through labels like the Old Church Well, McCloy Ranch, and Whorial Blanca Well.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1968 Map of La Junta
    1968 Map of La Junta
    1968 La Junta
    1968 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Colorado and the high plains appear in remarkable detail during the late 1960s, showing the intersection of irrigation, ranching, and rail. Genealogists can trace family footprints at the Lycan Post Office, Konantz Cem, and across numerous named cattle ranches.

  25. 1970 Map of Stead, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Stead, 1973 Print
    1970 Stead
    1973 Print · USGS
    Union County rangeland meets the Texas border in the early 1970s, showing a landscape of high plains and deep creek draws. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural outposts like Stead and Sparlin situated along the winding Tramperos Creek.

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