2017 Map of Sandia Park

About this map

San Antonito and Cedar Crest anchor this 2017 survey of the eastern slopes of the Sandia Mountains, where high-desert terrain meets established residential pockets. The map documents the residential expansion within Sandia Knolls and along the winding roads of Gutierrez Canyon, contrasting the developed foothills with the protected expanse of the Cibola National Forest. For genealogists and local historians, the La Madera Cem and the settlement of La Madera provide specific points of interest in the northern portion of the sheet. The landscape is defined by a complex network of arroyos and canyons, including Tejano Canyon and Cienega Canyon, which channel seasonal runoff toward San Pedro Creek. Remnants of earlier transportation routes are visible in labels like Stagecoach Rd and Old Rail Pass, suggesting the historical movement through these mountain passes before modern development.