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1953 Map of Mc Clure Reservoir

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Mc Clure Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The high peaks and deep canyons of the Santa Fe Mountains dominate this 1953 landscape, centered on critical water resources for the state capital. The Santa Fe River serves as the primary drainage, feeding into Mc Clure Reservoir and Nichols Res, which are flanked by the Santiago Ramirez Grant. Higher elevations are defined by prominent landmarks like Thompson Peak and Atalaya Mtn, while the Glorieta Baldy VABM 10199 Lookout Station stands as a sentinel over the southern ridge lines.

Evidence of early land tenure and recreation is visible in the presence of the Juan De Cabaldon Grant and the Hyde State Park area. The settlement at Evergreen Lodge and the route of the Windsor Trail indicate the region's importance for early New Mexico forest tourism. The complex network of drainages, including Aztec Springs and La Cueva Canyon, illustrates the rugged topography of the Santa Fe National Forest before modern expansion.