1957 Map of Laguna

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Laguna Indian Reservation lands dominate this mid-century landscape, where the Rio San Jose carves a valley between massive mesas. The settlement pattern follows the life-giving water, with Encinal nestled at the base of Wheat Mountain and the villages of Paraje and Casa Blanca situated along the Casa Blanca Ditch. The 1971 photorevisions capture subtle shifts in the region, noting modern developments alongside the ancient San Jose Mission and St Margaret Mary Ch. Industrial and transport infrastructure, such as the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad and the Gypsum Landing Strip, highlight the intersection of traditional Pueblo life with the commercial needs of the era. The terrain itself is a character here, ranging from the Sand Dunes in the southeast to the flat-topped Frog Mesa and Casa Blanca Mesa.