Old Maps of Azul, New Mexico for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Azul. 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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Azul, NM maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Belen, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Belen, 1953 Print
    1952 Belen
    1953 Print · USGS
    Belen and its surrounding land grants are shown in meticulous detail during the early fifties, capturing the intersection of railroad industry and river valley agriculture. Genealogists and local historians can locate Our Lady of Belen Cem, the rail lines of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, and the old neighborhoods of Los Trujillos.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1954 Map of Socorro, 1972 Print
    1954 Map of Socorro, 1972 Print
    1954 Socorro
    1972 Print · USGS
    Mid-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

  3. 1958 Map of Socorro
    1958 Map of Socorro
    1958 Socorro
    1958 Print · USGS
    New 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.

  4. 1962 Map of Socorro
    1962 Map of Socorro
    1962 Socorro
    1962 Print · USGS
    Central New Mexico comes alive in the early sixties as the rail-and-river corridor of the Rio Grande connects historic pueblos and ranching towns. Local historians can trace the route of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe through Belen or locate the Torrance Mine near Mountainair.

  5. 1979 Map of Belen
    1979 Map of Belen
    1979 Belen
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande Valley south of Albuquerque in the late seventies reveals a landscape of historic land grants and modern subdivisions. Trace the rail-and-river corridor through Belen and Isleta Pueblo, or find high-elevation landmarks in Cibola National Forest.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1991 Map of Belen, 1996 Print
    1991 Map of Belen, 1996 Print
    1991 Belen
    1996 Print · USGS
    Belen and the Rio Grande valley are seen here in the early nineties, showing a landscape shaped by historical land grants and vital irrigation works. Genealogists can trace family names and local landmarks through sites like Our Lady of Belen Cem, Bacaville, and the Tome Grant.

  7. 2010 Map of Belen, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Belen, 2010 Print
    2010 Belen
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Azul, including Belen, Sausal, and other nearby areas

  8. 2013 Map of Belen, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Belen, 2013 Print
    2013 Belen
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Azul, including Belen, Sausal, and other nearby areas

  9. 2017 Map of Belen, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Belen, 2017 Print
    2017 Belen
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Azul, including Belen, Sausal, and other nearby areas

  10. 2020 Map of Belen, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Belen, 2020 Print
    2020 Belen
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Azul, including Belen, Sausal, and other nearby areas

  11. 2023 Map of Belen, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Belen, 2023 Print
    2023 Belen
    2023 Print · USGS
    Belen and the surrounding Rio Grande Valley communities are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring reliance on a complex irrigation network. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named areas like Los Chavez, Los Trujillos, and Bacaville alongside the BNSF Railway.

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