1954 Map of Sedillo

About this map

Cibola National Forest defines this high-altitude landscape in the mid-1950s, where the eastern slopes of the Manzano Mountains meet the historical corridor of U.S. 66. The settlement pattern follows the drainage of deep canyons, with small communities like Sedillo and Zamora established along the rugged terrain of Tijeras Canyon and Gutierrez Canyon. A unique localized industry is captured at the Piedmont Fur Farm (Aband), reflecting a specific era of agricultural activity in the foothills near Sabino. The mapping also highlights the prominence of Cedro Peak, which serves as a significant landmark overlooking a complex network of named ravines including Tablazon Canyon and Chamisoso Canyon.