1960 Map of Albuquerque West

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The Rio Grande valley floor and its complex irrigation network anchor this mid-century survey of the high desert landscape. The map captures the historic heart of Albuquerque alongside agricultural communities like Atrisco and Armijo, which were still distinct from the urban grid in the early 1960s. A dense system of ditches and drains, such as the Albuquerque Riverside Drain and Atriso Ditch, defines the land use patterns along the river, illustrating the transition from traditional farming to post-war suburban growth.