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1954 Map of Edgewood

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Edgewood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Family ranches and historical transport corridors define this mid-century landscape where Bernalillo, Santa Fe, and Torrance counties meet. The settlement of Edgewood serves as a central point, surrounded by numerous named holdings including Bassett Ranch, Hill Ranch, and the Bella Vista Ranch. These homesteads are situated across a varied terrain of high ridges and deep drainages like Tomas Juan Canyon and Bachelor Draw.

Evidence of earlier infrastructure is visible in the Old Railroad Grade cutting across the eastern sections, while a prominent Telephone Line runs parallel to the primary road through Barton. Local history is anchored at the Mountain Valley Cemetery and several specific dwellings like Briggs Place and Lacy Place, offering a clear view of the rural settlement patterns before modern suburban expansion transformed the East Mountains region.