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1952 Map of Santa Fe

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Santa Fe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Santa Fe is captured here as a growing state capital where traditional acequia systems and historic grants meet modern mid-century expansion. The map illustrates the complex intersection of cultural and civic life, from the State Capitol and Governors Mansion to the sprawling grounds of the Santa Fe Indian Sch and St Catherine Indian School. The urban fabric is framed by the Santa Fe Grant Boundary and the San Sebastian de las Vegas Grant Boundary, reflecting the enduring legacy of Spanish land grants in the New Mexico landscape.

Water management is central to the area's layout, shown by the course of the Santa Fe River and high-desert infrastructure like Nichols Reservoir and Two Mile Res. Beyond the downtown core, the terrain rises toward the Santa Fe National Forest and landmarks such as Atalaya Mtn and Sun Mtn. The detailed plotting of neighborhoods like Larragoite and the presence of institutions like the Museum of International Folk Art highlight a city balancing its deep history with its role as a regional center.