The Map and Geographic Information Center (a.k.a. MAGIC) is the largest collection of maps and other cartographic information, such as atlases, gazetteers and place name guides, in the state of New Mexico. As part of the Federal Depository Library Program it houses maps from the United States Geological Survey, The National Forest Service, the National Park Service, the Central Intelligence Agency, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, and the Army Corps of Engineers. Other maps in the collection come from commercial map firms or from donated maps. Historic maps are an important part of our collection, including the Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps of New Mexico, historic road maps of New Mexico, and historic maps of the southwest and the Navajo Nation. We have full service large format scanning available.
Spring 2025 hours are M-F from 9-4. Please schedule an appointment on the grey tile above or email Cheyenne Stradinger
Map and Geographic Information Center
Centennial Science and Engineering Library
MSC 05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131-0001
Although MAGIC doesn't hold specific acequia maps, we do hold maps that may help. These include:
The NMOoE Hydrographic Survey also has digitized maps of certain areas in New Mexico.
Newsmaps were published by the U.S. War Department during WW2.
Newsmaps would feature maps of the world and of local areas summarizing fighting, military action during the week, and photographs of troops. Most Newsmaps had a second side which provided information transport; information about enemy organization, equipment, and uniform insignia; strategies for defeating or evading enemy weapons; detailed maps; highlights of service achievement; or propaganda.
*These maps are located in South West Collection - please ask staff for assistance
Other Land Grant maps have been digitized in the New Mexico Digital Collection Waters Collection.
Maps:
G3302 .C3 P25 1987 .U5 El Camino Real
A small map of the Camino Real with a short written history.
G3302 .C3 P25 2000 .N4 El Camino Real
General map of the Camino Real in New Mexico with points of interest and related text.
G3302 .C3 P25 1998 .M8 New Spain and El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
General map of the Camino Real and short history of the road.
G3302 .C3 1807 .R5 (historic map drawer) Carte de la Route qui mene depuis la Capitale de la Nouvelle Espagne jusqui a S. Fe du Nueveau Mexique
Great map depiction of the Camino Real from Mexico City to Santa Fe.
Books:
F808 .E4 E43 2002 El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail : draft comprehensive management plan/environmental impact statement
Other maps that may be helpful:
G3290 1705 .H4 Carte du Gouvernement de L'Amerique
G3292 .L351 1722 .C6 Tabula Geographica Mexicae et Floridae
G3300 1863 .H8 Map of Mexico, New Mexico, & California
G3301 .P25 1931 .M3 Trails traveled by James J Webb 1844 to 1847
G3301 .S1 1814 .T47 Spanish North America
G3301 .S1 1696 .K5 Teatro de los Trabajos Aposto...
G4321 .E15 s250 N4 Registered Historic Sites in NM
G4321 .E424 [ca. 1918] .K8 New Mexico Mission Churches
G4321 E63 2000 N6 New Mexicos' 24 Scenic Biways
G4321 .P25 2001 A4 + text Historic Trails in New Mexico
G4321 .P25 1956 N4 Historic Trails Through New Mexico
G4321 .S1 1847 A2 Territory of New Mexico
G4321 .S1 1851 P3 Map of the Territory of New Mexico
For additional materials, check with the Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections in Zimmerman Library
