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1957 Map of Laguna

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Laguna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Laguna Indian Reservation lands dominate this mid-century landscape, centered on the ancient and modern Pueblo settlements along the Rio San Jose. The village of Laguna serves as a focal point, featuring the San Jose Mission and proximity to the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad, which parallels the river valley. To the west, the community of Paraje is shown with its own St Margaret-Mary Ch and a nearby Paraje Irrigation Ditch, illustrating the area's reliance on the seasonal water of Encinal Creek.

The terrain is defined by dramatic mesas like Frog Mesa and Paraje Mesa, which overlook the basin's distinct Sand Dunes. Smaller settlements like Encinal and New Laguna provide further evidence of the localized growth patterns within the Paguate Purchase Grant. Researchers will find significant genealogical and cultural detail in the placement of numerous cemeteries, including Eckerman Cemetery and San Jose Cem, alongside historic infrastructure like the Old Railroad Grade.