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1952 Map of Puye

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Puye
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Puye Cliff Dwellings and the Cliff Dwellings Indian Ruins anchor this 1952 topographic study, showcasing the ancient and modern Puebloan heritage across the Pajarito Plateau. The landscape is dominated by the deeply incised Santa Clara Canyon and Bayo Canyon, where the drainage patterns of Santa Clara Creek and Guaje Creek flow toward the Rio Grande. Industrial activity is evident in the mid-century extraction at the General Pumice Mine and a Pumice Mine (Aband), highlighting the area's volcanic geology.

The complex jurisdictional boundaries of the Santa Clara Indian Reservation, San Ildefonso Pueblo Grant, and the northern edge of Bandelier National Monument converge here. Notable local infrastructure includes the Otowi Br and the Santa Clara Ditch, alongside mesa-top features like Otowi Mesa and Kwage Mesa. This map provides a clear record of the intersection between historic tribal lands, federal conservation areas, and early post-war mining operations.