1954 Map of Mount Washington

About this map

The Isleta Pueblo Indian Reservation and Cibola National Forest converge at the foot of the Manzano Mountains in this mid-century survey. This landscape is defined by its complex jurisdictional boundaries, where the Kirtland Air Force Base military reservation meets tribal and forest lands. High-elevation landmarks like Mount Washington and Sol se Mete Peak dominate the eastern topography, which is dissected by numerous drainage systems including Hells Canyon and Madera Canyon. Cultural features are sparse but significant, reflecting the area's utility for resource management and defense; the Manzano Lookout Tower (Aband) and an Observation Cabin suggest a history of fire watch and surveying. Water sources like Coyote Springs and Sol se Mete Spring provide critical points of interest in the arid terrain, while various Water Tanks trace the legacy of ranching across the Bernalillo Co and Valencia Co line.