1893 Map of Albuquerque

About this map

Albuquerque serves as the focal point of this late-nineteenth-century reconnaissance survey, centered on the fertile valley between the Rio Grande and the western mesas. The map reflects a landscape defined by traditional Spanish and Puebloan settlements, including Santa Ana, Bernalillo, and Sandia, alongside newer industrial developments. The arrival of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad is clearly visible, running parallel to the river and connecting historic villages like Alameda and Corales. This period represents a critical juncture when the centuries-old agrarian patterns of Ranchos de Albuquerque and Artisco began to integrate with the expanding rail network. To the west, the arid drainage of the Rio Puerco and outposts such as San Ignacio highlight the sharp contrast between the irrigated river corridor and the high desert interior.