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1917 Map of Broom Mountain

Name: 1917 Topographic Map of Broom Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1917
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1917

About this map

High mesas and lava fields define this early reconnaissance of the Acoma area, conducted by geologist N.H. Darton. The terrain is dominated by massive flat-topped structures including Acoma Mesa and Putney Mesa, alongside the prominent Cebolleta Peak. Cultural sites are sparsely distributed, reflecting the ancestral and seasonal patterns of the region, anchored by the ancient settlement of Acoma.

Evidence of early rural development and transportation is visible at Miller (old po), located along Bluewater Creek. Family-named landmarks such as Bodenheimer, Th Garcia, and Manning indicate the presence of homesteads or ranching outposts near water sources like Cebolla Spring. The southwestern portion of the sheet is marked by the expansive Lava Fields, illustrating the geological complexity of the Valencia County landscape before modern infrastructure transformed the high desert.