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1960 Map of Albuquerque West

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Albuquerque West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Rio Grande corridor serves as the central artery for this mid-century look at the valley's development, where historic plazas meet rapid urban expansion. The ancient heart of the city is anchored by Old Town and the San Felipe Ch, while the industrial and transportation spine is defined by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad line. To the east, the University of New Mexico campus and major medical facilities like Presbyterian Hospital mark the growing city core.

West of the river, the landscape transitions from the established settlements of Atrisco and Armijo toward the open terrain of the mesa, where the West Mesa Airport (Aban'd) represents a bygone era of aviation. A complex network of irrigation and drainage, including the Alameda Drain and Arenal Canal, reflects the long-standing agricultural heritage of the Rio Grande valley that persisted even as residential neighborhoods like the Kirtland Addition and Barcelona began to fill the map.