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1954 Map of Los Griegos

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Los Griegos
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The Rio Grande valley north of Albuquerque reveals an intricate network of irrigation and land grants during the mid-1950s. The landscape is defined by the sharp contrast between the arid high ground of the Town of Alameda Grant and the lush, irrigated floor of the Elena Gallegos Grant. A sophisticated water system, including the Albuquerque Main Canal and the Riverside Drain, supports local agriculture and large holdings like the Los Poblanos Ranch.

Suburban expansion is evident in the cluster of educational and community landmarks such as St Joseph College, Griegos School, and the Drive-in Theater. The presence of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR alongside established routes like Corrales Road highlights the area's transition from a rural cattle-ranching region, exemplified by Buena Vista Cattle Camp, into an integrated part of the growing city.