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1953 Map of Canones

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Cañones sits at the heart of this mid-century survey, a community defined by its proximity to Cañones Creek and the high plateaus of northern New Mexico. The map illustrates a landscape governed by historical land grants, including the Piedra Lumbre Grant and the Juan Jose Lobato Grant, where boundary lines intersect with the rugged mesas. Local life centers on the village with its Capilla de San Miguel and Cañones Grade School, while evidence of much older habitation is marked nearby at the Indian Ruins near Pueblo Mesa. To the north, the Rio Chama flows through the canyon, supported by irrigation infrastructure like the Abeyta Trujillo Ditch. Prominent landmarks such as Cerro Pedernal and Polvadera Mesa dominate the horizon, reflecting the transition from forest to high desert terrain across the Carson National Forest.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1963
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain