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1961 Map of Madrid

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Madrid
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The high-desert mining landscape of central New Mexico is documented here in the early 1960s, defined by the rugged elevations of the Ortiz Mountains and the San Pedro Mountains. Historically significant mining activity is evident across the terrain, from the Mina del Tierra and Cash Entry Mine in the north near the Cerrillos Hills to the Dolores Mine and Mina del Camaleon further south. The settlement of Madrid sits at the heart of this district, while the village of Golden lies near the southern boundary, marked by the San Francisco Ch.

Infrastructure is tied to the mineral wealth and ranching of the region, with the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad following the path of the Arroyo Galisteo through Cerrillos. Traceable relics of the past include the Stagecoach Trail winding through the hills and old land divisions like the Juan Lopez Grant and Ortiz Mine Grant. Deep canyons such as Cañon del Agua and Cañon de las Minas cut through the mountains, illustrating the complex geography that shaped local industry.