1953 Map of Chili

About this map

The Chama River valley anchors this mid-century topographic record, where small settlements like Chili and La Chuachia are established along the fertile banks of the Rio Chama. The map captures a complex landscape of land grants and administrative boundaries, including the Juan Jose Lobato Grant and the Santa Clara Pueblo Grant. To the west and south, the terrain rises into the Santa Fe National Forest and the Santa Clara Indian Reservation, defined by a series of deep drainage systems like Arroyo del Oso and Arroyo de la Plaza Larga. Industrial activity is noted by a Pumice Pit, while local landmarks like the Immaculate Conception Ch and Clara Lookout Peak provide specific points of interest for genealogists and regional historians. A network of jeep trails through the canyons illustrates the era's rural accessibility before modern development.