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1944 Map of Jemez Springs

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Jemez Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

Santa Fe National Forest encompasses the volcanic landscape of the Jemez Mountains in this mid-century survey, revealing a network of ranches, camps, and thermal features. The San Diego River and San Antonio Creek carve through deep canyons, with the notable Soda Dam and Hot Springs marking the geological activity of the region. The settlement of Jemez Springs serves as a central point, while higher elevations are dotted with family-held lands such as Edsall Ranch and Fenton Ranch.

Evidence of New Deal-era activity remains visible at the Battleship Rock CCC Camp near the confluence of major forks. The map documents the early infrastructure of the area, from the Seven Springs Ranger Sta and State Fish Hatchery to the Telephone Road cutting across the northwest corner. In the east, the private land grant of Baca Location No 1 defines a distinct boundary across high mountain meadows like Valle Santa Rosa.