Concordia
Atlas
A digital preservation initiative documenting every gravestone in Concordia Cemetery, El Paso, Texas — one of the most historically significant burial grounds in the American Southwest.
Our Mission
Concordia Cemetery, established in the 1880s, contains the remains of thousands of individuals who shaped the Paso del Norte region — outlaws, civic leaders, soldiers, immigrants, and families from every walk of life.
The Concordia Atlas project is a systematic effort to document every marker, transcribe every inscription, and build a publicly accessible research archive. We combine field surveying, GPS precision, AI-assisted OCR, and 3D photogrammetry to create the most complete digital record of this historic cemetery.
Field Documentation
Trained volunteers photograph and measure every marker using mobile survey tools.
Digital Archive
All records are stored in a permanent, searchable database with full version history.
AI-Assisted Research
Gemini Vision AI transcribes inscriptions and assists with historical record matching.
Who We Are
The Concordia Atlas is a project of Builders of the Desert, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the cultural and historical heritage of the El Paso region.
Our team includes historians, archaeologists, software engineers, genealogists, and community volunteers united by a common goal: ensuring that the stories buried at Concordia are never lost to time, neglect, or urban development.
Get Involved
Volunteer Surveyor
Join our field teams to photograph and document markers. No experience needed — we provide full training.
Research Contributor
Share historical records, genealogy research, or photographs related to Concordia burials.
Contact & Corrections
Found an error in a record? Have photos or documents to share? Want to report a damaged or missing marker? We want to hear from you.