1953 Map of Polvadera Peak

About this map

Polvadera Peak and Tschicoma Mountain dominate this mountainous landscape of northern New Mexico, where the peaks provide a backdrop for the timber and ranching activities of the early 1950s. The presence of the Polvadera Sawmill Camp along Polvadera Creek highlights the industrial character of the era, while named areas like Palo Quemador and Vallecitos suggest long-established seasonal grazing or small outposts. This area is a complex intersection of land jurisdictions, showing the clear boundaries of the Polvadera Grant and the Juan Jose Lobato Grant as they meet the Santa Fe National Forest. High-elevation wetlands such as Cienega Redonda and Cienega del Oso drain into a network of steep canyons, including those carved by Santa Clara Creek and the Rito del Oso. Traces of movement through the high country are recorded along the Pack Trail winding through the southwestern section of the quadrangle.