1954 Map of Escabosa

About this map

The Manzano Mountains dominate this mid-century landscape, where the high-altitude terrain of the Cibola National Forest meets historic land grants. Small settlements and ranching outposts like Escabosa, Yrisarri, and Ponderosa Pine are linked by a network of unimproved roads and arroyos. The map detail reflects the complex land divisions of the era, clearly marking the boundaries of the Chilili Grant and the Isleta Tract. Numerous canyons, such as Largo Canyon and David Canyon, cut through the forest, while local infrastructure is represented by scattered features like the Alley Place and the Cem near Escabosa. The reliance on seasonal water sources is evident through the many labeled Windmill and Spring points that dot the drainages of Arroyo de Yrisarri and Cañada de Escabosa.