1970 Map of Bear Springs Peak

About this map

Santa Fe National Forest land defines this portion of Sandoval County, where rugged volcanic topography and canyon systems create a complex network of drainages and peaks. The map reveals the administrative and cultural layers of the landscape, marking boundaries for Santo Domingo Pueblo and Canada de Cochiti (Tribal Indian Land of Jemez Pueblo). Extractive industry is evident through several Strip Mines and a Quarry near Elias Seligman Camp. High points like Ruiz Peak and Bear Springs Peak overlook deep cuts including Paliza Canyon and Guacamalla Canyon. The presence of the Bear Springs Guard Station and established routes like the Springs Trail suggest a landscape managed for both resource extraction and conservation during this mid-century period.