Mapping and Place Names

Geographic Name Information Service
The GNIS homepage is a valuable tool when researching New Mexico place names. Type in any place name in New Mexico - a mountain, lake, town, etc. - and you'll be presented with a map of the site and other relevant information. Because the GNIS is a government agency, the maps are not copyrighted.

MapQuest
A useful site when you need to know how to get there from here. This is a commercial site, and restrictions do apply for the use of the maps.

New Mexico

American Memory Collection
The American Memory Collection is a service of the Library of Congress and contains photos, interviews and other records from New Deal artists and photographers. Search by "New Mexico" and be prepared to spend the rest of the day looking through some great photos and reading interviews.

New Mexico Department of Tourism
This is a comprehensive site of, for and about all things New Mexican. They do an excellent job highlighting the bounty that is New Mexico.

Public Lands and Resources

Bureau of Land Management
The BLM owns and manages a significant amount of land in New Mexico.

New Mexico Bureau of Mines and Mineral Resources
The Bureau of Mines and Mineral Resources at New Mexico Tech is a good location to find information on mining and geology in New Mexico. This page also includes a look at some of the minerals found in New Mexico.