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1990 Map of Albuquerque East

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Albuquerque East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1996
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

Albuquerque expansion defines this 1990s landscape, illustrating the dense suburban growth and military-institutional footprints in Bernalillo County. The map provides a detailed view of the University of New Mexico campus and the sprawling State Fairground, including landmarks like Tingley Coliseum. The southern half is dominated by Kirtland Air Force Base and Sandia Base, reflecting the area's Cold War era importance.

Neighborhoods such as Hoffman Town and Sandia Vista are established among a network of arroyos, including Arroyo del Oso and Tijeras Arroyo, which cut through the terrain. Educational centers are prominent, from Sandia High Sch to Holy Ghost Sch, alongside commercial hubs like the Winrock Shopping Center. Significant public spaces such as Fairview Cemetery and Montesa Park anchor the urban grid before it gives way to the open Canyon to the east.