1954 Map of Sedillo

About this map

Sedillo and the surrounding mountain settlements of eastern Bernalillo County are captured here during a period of transition in the mid-1950s. The landscape is defined by the steep drainages of the Manzanita Mountains, where Tijeras Canyon serves as a primary corridor through the Cibola National Forest. While small communities like Zamora and Los Pinos dot the northern canyons, the southern portion of the map reveals specialized rural operations such as the Riedmont Fur Farm and the remote settlement at Juan Tomas. A long-established telephone line cuts across the center of the sheet, tracing the terrain between Primera Agua Canyon and Tablazon Canyon. The mapping also highlights the complex network of mountain drainages, including Sabino Canyon and Cedro Canyon, which converge near the prominence of Cedro Peak.