1952 Map of Los Lunas
USGS Topo · Published 1954About this map
The Rio Grande valley in the early 1950s is defined by an intricate network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure, reflecting a landscape deeply shaped by centuries of land grants and agricultural engineering. Massive tracts of land, including the Gutierrez Grant, Sedillo Grant, and Lo de Padilla Grant, intersect the valley floor, where the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and the Pan American Highway facilitate regional movement. The settlement of Los Lunas serves as a civic hub, featuring the Court House and the State Home and School for Mental Defectives. Rural life is anchored by schools and churches such as the Chical Indian School, Valencia School, and St Anthony Church. The complex water system, comprising features like the Los Lunas Canal and Upper Peralta Riverside Drain, highlights the engineering required to sustain communities like Valencia and Peralta in this arid environment.
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