1953 Map of Abiquiu

About this map

Rio Chama flows through a landscape defined by historic land grants and traditional New Mexican settlements. This mid-century survey, with revisions from the late 1970s, captures the cultural layout of the Abiquiu area, including the Plaza Colorada Grant and Plaza Blanca Grant. The map details a complex irrigation network of ditches serving agricultural areas near Rancho de Abiquiu and smaller hamlets like El Curuco and La Careda. The transition from the river valley to the high elevations of Lobato Mesa and Abiquiu Mesa is starkly illustrated. Beyond the established town sites, the map records more isolated points of interest such as the Landing Strip and natural features like Agua Caliente and Los Ojitos de Agua Salada Dañosa, reflecting the area's geological variety.