1954 Map of San Felipe Pueblo

About this map

The Rio Grande corridor serves as the central artery for this mid-century look at Sandoval County, where traditional land grants and modern infrastructure meet. The San Felipe Pueblo and the village of Algodones are the primary settlements, supported by an intricate network of irrigation including the Algodones Riverside Drain and the San Felipe Canal. This landscape reveals a complex history of transit and power, featuring the historic route of El Camino Real alongside the Pan American Highway and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad line. Industrial presence is noted at the Algodones Power Plant, while the surrounding terrain is defined by the high elevations of Mesa Santa Ana and several named arroyos like Arroyo Tonque that drain into the valley.