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1961 Map of Guadalupe

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Guadalupe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The settlement of Guadalupe and its surrounding high-desert landscape are documented here just after the mid-century, defined by a complex network of arroyos and volcanic features. The community is anchored by the Guadalupe Cem and Guadalupe Springs, situated near the confluence of the Rio Puerco and the massive Cañon de Guadalupe. This area of Sandoval County shows a transition from the structured boundary of the Cibola National Forest and the Ignacio Chavez land grant to the open, eroded mesas of the Rio Puerco valley.

Water sources are vital markers in this arid environment, evidenced by the numerous springs and tanks like Ojo del Padre, Ojo Atascoso, and Aranda Tank. The map also captures the varied topography of prominent volcanic plugs and mesas, including Cerro de Guadalupe, Cerro de Santa Clara, and the distinctive Cerro Cuate. The presence of a Gaging Station on the Rio Puerco highlights the historical importance of monitoring seasonal flows in this drain-heavy landscape.