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1961 Map of East Mesa

USGS Topo · Published 1984

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Laguna Indian Reservation and Acoma Indian Reservation lands converge in this high-desert landscape of the early 1960s, defined by the prominent East Mesa and its network of deeply carved canyons. The map documents a sparse but vital ranching and water infrastructure, featuring named points like Sarracino Ranch on the eastern edge and the Wilson Windmill to the southwest. Land boundaries are complex, including the specific Acoma Purchase tracts that illustrate the historical evolution of tribal land holdings. Natural landmarks such as Needle Pinnacle and Southwest Plaza provide navigation points across a terrain otherwise marked by ephemeral drainages like Big Sandy Wash and Paradise Canyon. A single Jeep Trail provides one of the few established routes through this arid environment, connecting isolated water sources such as Frank Paisano Spring.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1961
Date Published1984
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27.1 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain