1952 Map of Abeytas

About this map

The Rio Grande valley corridor defines this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape of ancient land grants and intricate irrigation engineering. Settlements like Abeytas and Las Nutrias are situated along the eastern bank, supported by an extensive network of waterways including the San Juan Canal and Las Nutrias Drain. To the west, the Atchison Topeka And Santa Fe railroad cuts through the valley, passing the village of Bernardo and an abandoned oil well near the base of Picho Hill. The map documents the overlap of traditional community life, represented by the San Isidro Church and Abeytas Cemetery, with federal conservation efforts at the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge. The numerous gaging stations along the river and the Rio Puerco junction highlight the constant management of water resources in this desert environment.