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1953 Map of Bernalillo NW, 1955 Print
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1953 Map of Bernalillo NW

USGS Topo · Published 1955

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Zia Indian Reservation and the adjacent Zia Pueblo Grant dominate this mid-century landscape in Sandoval County, defined by the seasonal dynamics of the Jemez River. The map reveals a transition in transportation and infrastructure, most notably the path of an Old Railroad Grade and a long-distance Telephone Line cutting diagonally across the high desert terrain. Scattered ranching and industrial markers like the Jemez Windmill and a localized Gravel Pit suggest a sparse but active utilization of the land. In the eastern portion of the sheet, the river's influence is seen in the shifting Sand Dunes and a designated Spillway Elevation 5232, reflecting mid-century water management efforts. Several sections of the Reservation Boundary are noted as approximate, providing a record of jurisdictional demarcations during the early 1950s.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1955
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain