1953 Map of Mc Clure Reservoir

About this map

The high ridges of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains dominate this mid-century survey of the terrain east of Santa Fe. Water management for the region is central to the landscape, anchored by McClure Reservoir and Nichols Reservoir along the upper reaches of the Santa Fe River. The map details the complex overlay of historic land divisions, including the Juan de Gabaldon Grant and the Santiago Ramirez Grant, which sit within the broader Santa Fe National Forest. High-elevation landmarks like the Glorieta Baldy Lookout Station and Thompson Peak provide critical triangulation points for the rugged topography. Recreational and local travel is noted via the Windsor Trail and Hyde Park Road, connecting small outposts such as Evergreen Lodge and the Black Canyon Forest Camp.