1978 Map of Albuquerque
USGS Topo · Published 1986About this map
The Rio Grande valley serves as the central corridor for this 1978 survey, illustrating the rapid late-twentieth-century expansion of Albuquerque and its surrounding communities. The map highlights a distinct Subdivision Road Pattern north of Rio Rancho, signaling the planned residential growth that transformed the West Mesa. This modernization is contrasted by the enduring presence of sovereign lands, including the Santa Ana Indian Reservation and San Felipe Indian Reservation. To the east, the Sandia Mountains and Cibola National Forest form a sharp topographic boundary to urban sprawl. Critical infrastructure like the Albuquerque International Airport and Kirtland Air Force Base anchor the southern edge of the city, while the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad traces the historic river route through Bernalillo and Alameda.
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