1953 Map of Espanola

About this map

Ancient Puye Dwellings and numerous unnamed ruins stand alongside the mid-century developments of the Rio Grande valley in this northern New Mexico survey. The landscape is defined by its complex land tenure, shown through the boundaries of the Santa Clara Pueblo Grant, San Ildefonso Pueblo Grant, and the Ramon Vigil Grant. While established communities like Espanola and Santa Cruz anchor the northern reaches, the map records the industrial footprint of the era through the D & R G W RR rail grade and several extractive sites, including the White Eagle Pumice Mine and various gravel pits.