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1957 Map of Cubero

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Cubero
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad corridor defines the central valley of this New Mexico landscape, following the course of the Rio San Jose. This region is a complex intersection of historic land grants and tribal lands, including the Laguna Indian Reservation, Acoma Pueblo Grant, and Cubero Grant. Small settlements and missions dot the valley floor, such as St Anne Mission and the Acomita Sch near West Village.

Modern infrastructure of the mid-20th century, specifically the development of Highway 66 and the newer Interstate 40, parallels the older rail lines and the river. These transportation routes link the various communities, from San Fidel in the west to the cluster of Cubero, Villa de Cubero, and Budville. The topography transitions from the river valley to the prominent heights of Flower Mountain and the expansive Paraje Mesa to the east.