1953 Map of Mc Clure Reservoir

About this map

Mc Clure Reservoir and Nichols Res dominate the central topography of this mid-century survey, serving as critical water infrastructure along the Santa Fe River. The landscape is defined by the high elevations of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, where the Glorieta Baldy Lookout Station stands at over ten thousand feet. Large land tracts, including the Juan de Gabaldon Grant and the Santiago Ramirez Grant, reflect the enduring legacy of Spanish land grants within the Santa Fe National Forest. Recreational and historical markers such as Evergreen Lodge and the Windsor Trail indicate the area's development for outdoor access, while the numerous canyons like Dalton Canyon and La Cueva Canyon illustrate the complex drainage patterns feeding the river system south of Tesuque Creek.