1961 Map of Santa Fe

About this map

Santa Fe spreads across this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape where historic land grants and modern urban development meet. The city core is defined by institutional landmarks such as the State Capitol, the US Indian School, and the College of Santa Fe, while the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad tracks cut a diagonal path toward the southwest. The expansion of the city during the 1960s and 1970s is indicated by purple revisions, showing the growth of neighborhoods along Cerrillos Road and St Francis Drive. To the east, the terrain rises into the foothills of the Santa Fe National Forest, marked by Atalaya Mountain and the water source at Nichols Reservoir. This map preserves the locations of several community pillars, including the Rosario Cemetery, St Vincent Hospital, and the Navajo Museum of Ceremonial Art.