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1983 Map of Albuquerque

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Albuquerque
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Albuquerque and the Rio Grande valley dominate this early 1980s landscape, illustrating the suburban expansion into Rio Rancho, Paradise Hills, and Corrales. The map details a complex intersection of ancient cultural sites and modern infrastructure, where numerous sovereign lands including Jemez Pueblo, Zia Pueblo, and Santa Ana Pueblo sit adjacent to federal holdings like Kirtland Air Force Base and the Scientific Laboratory. The regional transport network is anchored by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR and Interstate 40, which roughly follows the path of the famous U.S. 66.

Dramatic elevation changes define the terrain, from the Sandia Mountains and Manzano Mountains in the east to the massive volcanic profile of Mount Taylor rising above the Cebolleta Mountains to the west. This survey also captures the specialized archaeology and geology of the region, marking Indian Petroglyph State Park and the expansive volcanic remains of The Malpais and associated Lava Flow. Smaller mining and crossroads settlements like Madrid and Golden are noted along the eastern slopes of the Ortiz Mountains.