1953 Map of Santo Domingo Pueblo

About this map

Santo Domingo Pueblo and Cochiti Pueblo anchor this mid-century portrait of the Rio Grande valley, where ancient land grants meet modern engineering and industry. The map captures a complex irrigation landscape defined by the Sile Main Canal, Santo Domingo Main Canal, and Cochiti Main Canal, all situated below the site of the Cochiti Dam. To the northwest, the terrain rises sharply toward Bearhead Peak and Cochiti Mesa, revealing industrial activity at the Pumice Mines and the lonely Albemarle (Site). The convergence of the Rio Grande, the Santa Fe River, and Galisteo Creek near the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad tracks illustrates a vital transportation and water corridor. High desert features like Tent Rocks and the Canada Ranger Sta reflect the transition from river valley to the timbered heights of the Santa Fe National Forest.