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1953 Map of Frijoles

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Frijoles
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Pajarito Plateau and the southern Jemez Mountains are documented here during a mid-century period of transition. The map captures remnants of earlier settlement patterns in the southwest, specifically designating Bland (Ghost Town) and Pines (Ghost Town) as former communities that had already faded into history by the 1950s. Agricultural and pastoral life is still visible through the inclusion of the Twin Rock Ranch and several discontinued homesteads like the Evans-Griffin Place and Bruce Place.

Modern recreation and infrastructure are noted alongside these older sites, featuring the Ski Lodge and Camp May. The intricate hydrology of the region is well-defined, following the courses of the Jemez River, San Antonio Creek, and Santa Clara Creek. These water sources were vital to the high-elevation valleys, such as the area surrounding Valle de los Posos Creek, which define the character of this Sandoval County landscape.