Historical Maps of La Plata, New Mexico

What stories do these 18 old maps tell about La Plata's past? From 1889 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover La Plata's history through maps:

  • Trace La Plata's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
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Begin your journey into La Plata's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


La Plata, NM maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Chaco
    1889 Map of Chaco
    1889 Chaco
    1889 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of La Plata, including San Juan County, San Juan County, and others.

  2. 1892 Map of Chaco
    1892 Map of Chaco
    1892 Chaco
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of La Plata, including San Juan County, San Juan County, and others.

  3. 1892 Map of Chaco, 1896 Print
    1892 Map of Chaco, 1896 Print
    1892 Chaco
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of La Plata, including San Juan County, San Juan County, and others.

  4. 1892 Map of Chaco, 1902 Print
    1892 Map of Chaco, 1902 Print
    1892 Chaco
    1902 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of La Plata, including San Juan County, San Juan County, and others.

  5. 1892 Map of Chaco, 1905 Print
    1892 Map of Chaco, 1905 Print
    1892 Chaco
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of La Plata, including San Juan County, San Juan County, and others.

  6. 1892 Map of Chaco, 1911 Print
    1892 Map of Chaco, 1911 Print
    1892 Chaco
    1911 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of La Plata, including San Juan County, San Juan County, and others.

  7. 1954 Map of Shiprock
    1954 Map of Shiprock
    1954 Shiprock
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of La Plata, including Shiprock, San Juan County, and others.

  8. 1954 Map of Shiprock, 1963 Print
    1954 Map of Shiprock, 1963 Print
    1954 Shiprock
    1963 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of La Plata, including Shiprock, San Juan County, and others.

  9. 1954 Map of Shiprock, 1973 Print
    1954 Map of Shiprock, 1973 Print
    1954 Shiprock
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of La Plata, including Shiprock, San Juan County, and others.

  10. 1954 Map of Shiprock, 1973 Print
    1954 Map of Shiprock, 1973 Print
    1954 Shiprock
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of La Plata, including Shiprock, San Juan County, and others.

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