1979 Map of Belen

About this map

Isleta Pueblo and the surrounding river valley dominate this late-1970s landscape, where the Rio Grande creates a green ribbon of agriculture and settlement through the high desert. The map captures the distinct Subdivision Tome Road Pattern and the sprawling Rio Grande Estates, illustrating the transition from traditional land grants like Nicolas Duran de Chavez to modern residential planning. To the east, the sharp rise of the Cibola National Forest divides the valley from the high plains of Estancia and Moriarty.