1952 Map of Guaje Mountain

About this map

Santa Clara Indian Reservation land and the Santa Fe National Forest dominate this landscape, revealing the complex land tenure of northern New Mexico in the early 1950s. The map documents significant cultural sites, such as the Pueblo Ruins located within the Santa Clara Pueblo Grant, situated near the rugged Santa Clara Canyon. The drainage patterns are clearly defined by numerous deep cuts including Guaje Canyon and Bayo Canyon, which separate distinctive flat-topped features like North Mesa and Otowi Mesa. Historical transit is represented by established routes such as the Quemazon Trail and Camp May Trail, which navigate the steep transition from the valley floors to high peaks like Caballo Mountain. This topography illustrates the geological formation of the Pajarito Plateau, where volcanic activity left a series of finger-like mesas and deep canyons.