1960 Map of Los Griegos

About this map

The Rio Grande corridor north of Albuquerque reveals a landscape in mid-century transition, where traditional agricultural lands of the Town of Alameda Grant meet the expanding suburban edges of the city. The fertile valley is crisscrossed by an intricate network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure, including the Albuquerque Main Canal, Corrales Drain, and Griegos Lateral. This water system supports established communities like Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and Lee Acres, while the adjacent mesas remain largely undeveloped, punctuated only by landmarks like the Buena Vista Cattle Camp and the site of the El Rancho Airport. Local education and social hubs are well-documented, from St Joseph College to neighborhood institutions like the Wm Taft Jr High Sch and Griegos Sch. The map also captures the path of the A T & S F RR, which mirrors the river and highway, reinforcing the valley's role as a primary transportation artery.