Old Maps of Clayton, New Mexico for Metal Detecting

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Clayton, NM maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 1970 Map of Clayton, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Clayton, 1973 Print
    1970 Clayton
    1973 Print · USGS
    Clayton thrived as a high-plains transportation and agricultural center during the early 1970s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town's development through landmarks like Alvis School, the Clayton Cemetery, and the Fairground.

  5. 1970 Map of Texline North, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Texline North, 1973 Print
    1970 Texline North
    1973 Print · USGS
    The high plains borderland at the New Mexico and Texas line is captured here in the early seventies as a hub of rail and ranching life. Researchers can trace the junction of the Ft Worth and Denver railroad near Texline and locate local landmarks like the Rodeo Ground and Worsham.

  6. 1982 Map of Clayton, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Clayton, 1983 Print
    1982 Clayton
    1983 Print · USGS
    The high plains of northeast New Mexico and the Texas panhandle appear here in the early eighties, centered on the ranching hub of Clayton. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Colorado and Southern railroad or locate remote settlements like Miera, Beenham, and Sofia.

  7. 1998 Map of Clayton, 2001 Print
    1998 Map of Clayton, 2001 Print
    1998 Clayton
    2001 Print · USGS
    Clayton stands as a vital rail and ranching center in Union County during the late nineties. Genealogists and local historians can trace civic landmarks like the Ioof Cem, the Drive-in Theater, and the sprawling Kiowa National Grassland.

  8. 1998 Map of Texline North, 2001 Print
    1998 Map of Texline North, 2001 Print
    1998 Texline North
    2001 Print · USGS
    The High Plains of the late nineties come alive at the meeting point of Texas and New Mexico in this detailed survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of this cattle-ranching region through the Texline townsite, the Clayton Livestock Research Center, and local landmarks like the Rodeo Ground.

  9. 2011 Map of Clayton, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Clayton, 2011 Print
    2011 Clayton
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Clayton, including Union County, United States, and other nearby areas

  10. 2011 Map of Texline North, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Texline North, 2011 Print
    2011 Texline North
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Clayton, including Texline, Union County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2012 Map of Texline North, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Texline North, 2012 Print
    2012 Texline North
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Clayton, including Texline, Union County, and other nearby areas

  12. 2013 Map of Clayton, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Clayton, 2013 Print
    2013 Clayton
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Clayton, including Union County, United States, and other nearby areas

  13. 2016 Map of Texline North, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Texline North, 2016 Print
    2016 Texline North
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Clayton, including Texline, Union County, and other nearby areas

  14. 2017 Map of Clayton, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Clayton, 2017 Print
    2017 Clayton
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Clayton, including Union County, United States, and other nearby areas

  15. 2019 Map of Texline North, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Texline North, 2019 Print
    2019 Texline North
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Clayton, including Texline, Union County, and other nearby areas

  16. 2020 Map of Clayton, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Clayton, 2020 Print
    2020 Clayton
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Clayton, including Union County, United States, and other nearby areas

  17. 2022 Map of Texline North, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Texline North, 2022 Print
    2022 Texline North
    2022 Print · USGS
    The high plains of the Texas-New Mexico border are captured here in the early 2020s, showing a landscape defined by federal grasslands and cattle country. Genealogists and researchers can trace the street grid of Texline or follow rural routes like Stirrup Rd and Clark Ln through the Kiowa National Grassland.

  18. 2023 Map of Clayton, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Clayton, 2023 Print
    2023 Clayton
    2023 Print · USGS
    The high-plains hub of Clayton is captured in this recent survey, showcasing its established street grid and vital rail connections. Local researchers can trace the town’s civic footprint at the Union County Courthouse or locate family sites within the Clayton Cem and Kiowa National Grassland.

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