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1991 Map of Milbourn Ranch

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Milbourn Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1996
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

The Chilili Grant dominates the northwestern highlands of this map, representing a significant historical land division along the border of Bernalillo and Torrance counties. The landscape is defined by a series of deep drainages and arroyos, including the Cañada de Chinchonte and Arroyo de la Miga, which carve through the high-elevation terrain. This 1990s revision reveals a sparsely settled ranching region where large landholdings like Milbourn Ranch, Goodner Ranch, and Tijeras Ranch serve as primary landmarks.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by specific burial sites, notably the Garland Cemetery and a second unnamed Cemetery further south. These small family or community plots are often the last visible markers of earlier residents in this isolated part of New Mexico. The map also identifies local topographical landmarks such as Cerro del Conejo, providing a detailed view of the natural features and land-use patterns that have shaped the region since the mid-20th century.