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1894 Map of Bernal

USGS Topo · Published 1921

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The Pecos River carves a deep path through this 1890s New Mexico landscape, anchoring a string of traditional Hispanic settlements and plazas. Communities like San Miguel, La Cuesta, and Anton Chico follow the river's course, while the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad cuts across the northern terrain, creating a separate corridor of movement through Bernal and San Miguel Station. The survey illustrates the striking transition from the wooded elevations of the Santa Fe National Forest to the expansive plateaus of Mesa Agua Segura and the depths of Canyon Blanco. This era represents a period when the iron rail and ancient river-valley agriculture coexisted as primary economic drivers. Further east, smaller outposts like La Liendre and Los Estaritos sit nestled against the drainages of Rio Tecolote and Rio Gallinas, highlighting the delicate water-dependent settlement patterns of the high desert.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1894
Date Published1921
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 20 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain