1952 Map of Los Lunas

About this map

The Rio Grande valley south of Albuquerque is defined here by a dense network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure supporting agricultural life in the early 1950s. Water management is central to the landscape, from the Belen High Line Canal and Peralta Main Canal to smaller local systems like the Fernandez Ditch and Las Gercas Ditch. These waterways sustain the historic settlements of Los Lunas, Peralta, and Valencia, which are anchored by community landmarks such as St Anthony Church and the Valencia School.