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2023 Map of Albuquerque East

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Albuquerque East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Albuquerque's eastern sprawl meets the foothills of the Sandia Mountains in this modern survey, which illustrates the dense grid of residential neighborhoods like Hoffmantown, Vista Encantada, and Sandia Vista. The map records a complex landscape of institutional and military land use, dominated by the expansive Kirtland Air Force Base and the Albuquerque International Sunport. Genealogy and local history are anchored by long-standing landmarks, including the Fairview Memorial Park Cem and the Congregation Albert Cem.

Ephemeral watercourses like Tijeras Arroyo and Arroyo del Coyote cut through the southern plateau, showing the essential drainage patterns of the high desert. Educational and spiritual centers are well-represented, from the University of New Mexico campus to modern columbariums such as La Mesa Presbyterian Church Columbarium. This layout reflects decades of post-war growth as the city transitioned from a desert outpost to a major Southwestern hub.