1952 Map of Los Lunas SE

About this map

Isleta Pueblo Grant and the Juan Otero Grant dominate this mid-century topographic survey of the New Mexico landscape east of the Rio Grande. The area is defined by massive land grants, including the Lo De Padilla Grant and Tome Grant, which reflect the region's complex history of land tenure. Though largely arid and marked by desert terrain, the presence of life-sustaining water sources like Maes Spring and Carrizo Spring underscores the traditional importance of these locations for ranching and travel. A few man-made improvements are scattered throughout the territory, such as a Windmill and various wells, including one noted as a Well (Dry). The survey, based on 1947 aerial photography and 1952 field work, provides a precise look at the drainage patterns and elevation markers like the VABM Lolito triangulation station, offering a detailed record of the open range before modern development.