1954 Map of Milbourn Ranch

About this map

The Chilili Grant dominates the western portion of this mid-century landscape, where the high-altitude terrain is marked by numerous draws and cañadas that drain toward the lower plains. Local life is centered around scattered ranching operations such as Tijeras Ranch and Gaedner Ranch, while the Cedar Grove Ch and Garland Cemetery serve as focal points for the rural community. The economy of the era shows a unique intersection of traditional land use and early resource extraction, evidenced by the presence of a Carbon Dioxide Gas Well (Aband) near the Bernalillo and Torrance County line. The map captures a detailed network of watercourses, including Milbourn Draw and Cañada de la Miga, which define the drainage patterns south of Cerro del Conejo.