1953 Map of Polvadera Peak

About this map

Polvadera Sawmill Camp stands as a focal point of activity in this high-altitude landscape within the Santa Fe National Forest. This 1953 survey, updated with 1970s woodland data, reveals a complex web of land ownership defined by historical land grants. Boundaries for the Polvadera Grant, the Juan Jose Lobato Grant, and the Town of Abiquiu Grant converge across these peaks, illustrating how Spanish and Mexican era land divisions continued to shape the modern geography of Rio Arriba and Sandoval counties. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevations, from the heights of Polvadera Peak and Chicoma Mountain to the high meadows of Cienega Redonda and Cienega del Oso. Transportation is limited to the Polvadera Road and an extensive Pack Trail system, which connects remote points like La Tetilla and Cerro Pelon through drainage systems like Cañoncito Seco and Abiquiu Creek.