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1957 Map of Grants

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Grants
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Grants sits at a critical intersection of transport and geology, positioned where the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe rail line follows the path of the Rio San Jose. The landscape is dominated by the volcanic legacy of The Malpais and Lava beds to the south, while Grants Ridge and Black Mesa rise sharply to the north. These features illustrate the dramatic geological transition between the volcanic plains and the surrounding mesas.

By the early 1970s, the town's footprint had expanded with a new High Sch and residential developments like the Trailer Park. Industrial activity is evident near the Homestead Mill and scattered Mine sites on the ridges, reflecting the region's mining economy. To the east, the map details the boundary of the Acoma Indian Land Pueblo and the edge of the Cibola National Forest, marking the intersection of federal, tribal, and private lands.