1970 Map of Gilman

About this map

Gilman sits at a critical bend of the Rio Guadalupe, where the canyon walls transition from the Guadalupe Box into broader mesa country. This 1970s landscape is defined by the intersection of several historic land claims, including the Cañon de San Diego Grant, the Jemez Pueblo, and the Santa Fe National Forest. The map details a complex hydrologic network of springs used for water management in this arid environment, such as Crow Springs, Navajo Springs, and Log Springs, alongside an aqueduct following the contours of the Sierra Nacimiento. Higher elevations like Pajarito Peak and Holiday Mesa offer a glimpse into the rugged topography that shaped early New Mexican settlement and transport, while remote spots like Deer Creek Landing suggest the importance of specific points of river access.