1953 Map of Canada

About this map

Santa Fe National Forest landscapes define this area of Sandoval County, where deep canyons and high mesas dictate the patterns of transit and settlement. The map documents the industrial and residential history of the high desert, specifically marking the Albemarle (Site) and Cañada (Ruins), alongside the working Pumice Mines (Active) that operated during the mid-20th century. Rugged access routes like the Old Albemarle Road and the Bland Bear Springs Trail connect these remote outposts across challenging terrain such as Oaks Mesa and Cochiti Mesa.