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1953 Map of Bland

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Bland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The Cochiti Mining District anchors the southern portion of this landscape, reflecting a transition from active industry to the remnants of earlier extraction. Landmarks such as the Valle Grande Pumice Mine and the labeled Bland (Ghost Town) suggest a region defined by its geological wealth and shifting settlement patterns. The presence of Pines (Ghost Town) and abandoned residential sites like the Evans-Griffin Place and Bruce Place indicates a mid-century retreat from high-altitude habitations within the Santa Fe National Forest.

High-altitude terrain features like Cerro Grande and Rabbit Mountain overlook a complex network of drainages, including the East Fork Jemez River and Sanchez Canyon. Evidence of mid-century recreation and land management is visible through the Ski Lodge and the winding St Peters Dome Road, while the Baca Location No 1 marks the historical land grant boundaries that shaped property divisions in the area.