
Placitas and the high desert terrain of Sandoval County are captured here, revealing a landscape defined by an intricate network of seasonal watercourses. The drainage patterns of Arroyo Tongue, Arroyo Coyote, and San Pedro Creek dominate the topography, illustrating the erosive force of water through this arid region. Small settlements like La Madera and Puertecito are linked by local routes such as La Madera Rd and Puertecito Rd, tracing the foot of the mountains where the Cibola National Forest begins. For genealogists and local historians, the placement of the Tejon Cem and the naming of canyons like Gonzales Canyon and Cañon Tejon provide specific landmarks tied to the cultural geography of these New Mexico communities.
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1892 · San Pedro
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1954 · Sandia Crest
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · San Felipe Pueblo
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Placitas
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Sandia Park
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · San Pedro
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · San Felipe Pueblo NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Hagan
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · San Felipe Pueblo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Edgewood
USGS Topo · 1:62,500