1953 Map of Cerro Del Grant

About this map

Santa Fe National Forest encompasses the high country of Rio Arriba and Sandoval counties, where the high-altitude topography is defined by significant volcanic features and alpine meadows. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the Baca Location No 1 land grant boundary, a reminder of the complex land tenure systems in northern New Mexico. Human presence in this environment is represented by the La Grulla Ranch and the Upper Coyote Creek Sawmill, suggesting a history tied to timber and ranching.