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1990 Map of Albuquerque West

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

USGS Topo · Published 1996

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The Rio Grande flows through the heart of this high-desert landscape, creating a fertile corridor flanked by the Rio Grande Valley State Park. Historically significant settlements like Old Town, Atrisco, and Los Duranes anchor the river's edges, reflecting the deep-rooted Hispanic heritage of the valley. To the northwest, the volcanic escarpments of the Petroglyph National Monument rise above the expanding suburban reaches of Albuquerque, where Coors Blvd and Rio Bravo Blvd define the modern transport network.

Institutional and cultural landmarks are densely concentrated east of the river, from the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center to the sprawling grounds of the University of New Mexico. The industrial and rail legacy of the region is evident along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR corridor, which passes through established neighborhoods like Armijo and Barcelona. Numerous schools and cemeteries, such as San Felipe Sch and Sunset Memorial Park Cem, provide essential anchor points for genealogists tracking family history in the Albuquerque basin.