1991 Map of Dalies

About this map

El Cerro de los Lunas dominates the central landscape of this quadrangle, its volcanic profiles rising sharply above the surrounding desert terrain. The map details a complex intersection of historic land grants, including the San Clemente Grant and the Nicolas Duran de Chavez Grant, reflecting the deep Spanish and Puebloan heritage of the Rio Grande Valley. To the north, the Isleta Pueblo Indian Reservation covers significant acreage, while the eastern edge follows the developed corridor near Los Lunas. This area is defined by its water management infrastructure, where the Belen Highline Canal and Los Lunas Wasteway support agriculture in an arid environment. The transportation network is anchored by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, which passes through the junction at Dalies, a critical point for regional rail logistics during the late twentieth century.