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1952 Map of Puye

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Puye
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Indian Ruins and ancient Cliff Dwellings anchor the high mesas of this 1952 topographic study, highlighting the deep human history within the Santa Clara Indian Reservation. Centered on the archaeological site of Puye, the landscape is defined by a series of dramatic canyon systems, including Santa Clara Creek and Guaje Canyon, which drain toward the Rio Grande on the eastern edge.

Mid-century industrial activity is evident in the extraction of volcanic materials at the General Pumice Mine and other Pumice Mines, while the southern reaches of the map transition into the Santa Fe National Forest and Bandelier National Monument. Small settlements like Otowi and Totavi are visible near the confluence of the Los Alamos Canyon, providing a detailed look at the infrastructure and land use within the San Ildefonso Pueblo Grant during the post-war era.