1953 Map of Glorieta

About this map

Glorieta Pass serves as the central focal point of this 1953 survey, marking the critical passage through the southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The map illustrates the convergence of major transportation arteries through the canyon, including the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and the Pan American Central Highway. This corridor is defined by its complex land tenure, shown through large colonial-era boundaries like the Bishop John Lamy Grant and the Sebastian de Vargas Grant.