1950s Maps of Rio Communities, New Mexico

Explore 4 historic maps of Rio Communities from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Rio Communities's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Rio Communities's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Rio Communities, NM maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Turn, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Turn, 1953 Print
    1952 Turn
    1953 Print · USGS
    Valencia County in the early 1950s is shown as a corridor of river-fed agriculture and rail transit. Genealogists and local historians can trace the community around Turn, the Casa Colorada School, and the Cem near the banks of the Rio Grande.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1952 Map of Tome, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Tome, 1953 Print
    1952 Tome
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande valley south of Albuquerque was a hub of traditional irrigation and land grant settlements in the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the family-named communities of Tome, Adelino, and La Constancia alongside the AT & SF rail line.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 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.

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