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1917 Map of Estancia

Name: 1917 Topographic Map of Estancia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1917
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1917

About this map

Manzano National Forest and a series of expansive Spanish and Mexican land grants dominate the western landscape of this 1917 reconnaissance survey. The map details the transition from the high elevations of Bosque Peak and Mosca Peak down into the Estancia Valley, where the New Mexico Central railroad connects the agricultural hubs of Moriarty, McIntosh, and Estancia.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of small settlements along the foothills, including Tajique, Torreon, and Manzano, which reflect traditional plazas settled within their namesake grants like the Tajique Grant. To the south, the intersection of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and the Belen Cut-Off at Willard and Mountainair illustrates the vital role of the railroad in shaping eastern Torrance County. Local landmarks like Bustamente Ranch and Saw Mill provide specific points of interest for historical land use studies.