1961 Map of Acoma Pueblo

About this map

Acoma Pueblo serves as the focal point of this 1961 survey, documenting the ancient high-desert settlement and its immediate surroundings within the Acoma Pueblo Indian Reservation. The terrain is characterized by a series of dramatic mesas and standalone formations, most notably the legendary Mesa Encantada and the towering Acoma Rock. The mapping highlights a complex system of canyon drainages like Sand Canyon and intermittent water sources such as Acoma Springs and Dripping Springs, which have historically sustained life in this arid environment.