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1954 Map of Santa Fe

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Santa Fe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

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The Sangre de Cristo Mountains dominate the western landscape of this mid-century survey, rising above Santa Fe and the expansive Santa Fe National Forest. This region preserves a complex network of early high-altitude settlements and land grants, where the Mora River and Pecos River define the local geography. To the east, the terrain transitions into the high plains and mesas, including Yegua Mesa and Mesa Montosa, before reaching the Canadian River and Conchas Reservoir.

Transportation corridors of the era are clearly visible, with the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and major routes like U.S. 66 and U.S. 85 connecting commercial hubs. Smaller communities such as Anton Chico, Galisteo, and Mora are documented alongside local landmarks like Sena School and the Pecos State Monument. The presence of the Moriarty Air Force Sta (Naval) and the Anton Chico (FAA) facility reflects the mid-century integration of federal aviation and military infrastructure into the New Mexico landscape.