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1953 Map of Mc Clure Reservoir

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Mc Clure Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Santa Fe National Forest dominates this mid-century landscape, where the high peaks of the Santa Fe Mountains meet early recreational developments and historical land grants. Near the northern boundary, the Juan de Gabaldon Grant encompasses the Evergreen Lodge and Black Canyon Forest Camp, situated along the Hyde Park Road. These areas signify the post-war expansion of forest access for Santa Fe residents and visitors alike.

Water management is central to the area's development, evidenced by Mc Clure Reservoir and Nichols Res along the Santa Fe River. High elevation landmarks like Glorieta Baldy, with its lookout station, and Thompson Peak overlook a terrain marked by deep canyons such as Macho Canyon and Apache Canyon. The presence of the Santiago Grant and Ramirez Grant further south highlights the region's complex history of land tenure and traditional use of mountain resources.