1957 Map of Mesa Gigante

About this map

The Mesa Gigante (Bell Rock Mesa) dominates the central landscape of this 1950s survey, marking a complex boundary system where the Laguna Indian Reservation meets the Canoncito Navajo Indian Reservation and the Paguate Purchase Grant. The map records a sparsely populated but historically significant convergence of land grants and tribal lands. Essential water sources and landmarks define the utility of this arid terrain, including Alamos Spring and the Harrington Windmill. Early mid-century infrastructure is visible through the placement of an Airway Beacon and a prominent Telephone Line traversing the southern portion. High points like Hawks Lookout, Chimney Rock, and Bell Rock provide clear orientation amidst the deep drainage of Cañada de los Alamos and the winding Arroyo Miranda.