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1953 Map of San Juan Pueblo

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of San Juan Pueblo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The confluence of the Rio Chama and the Rio Grande defines this Northern New Mexico landscape, a region deeply rooted in colonial history. Centered on San Juan Pueblo, the map identifies the site of the Old San Juan First Spanish Capitol 1598, emphasizing the area's significance as an early center of Spanish administration. The valley is crisscrossed by an intricate network of irrigation channels, including the Los Luceros Ditch and Rinconada Isla Ditch, which support small settlements like Alcalde and Los Luceros.

Cultural landmarks such as Capilla de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe and Capilla de San Antonio reflect the religious heritage of the village clusters. The presence of the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad corridor and the Old Santa Fe Road highlights the area's role as a vital transportation artery. Large land holdings like the Sebastian Martin Grant and Black Mesa Grant delineate the historic property boundaries that have shaped land use since the colonial era.