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1990 Map of Sedillo

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Sedillo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1996
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

Tijeras Canyon serves as the primary corridor for transportation and settlement in this portion of the New Mexico landscape, where Interstate 40 and the historic U.S. 66 route dictate the placement of mountain communities. Small settlements like Zamora, Zuzax, and Sedillo are positioned along the canyon floor, while more isolated locales such as Juan Tomas and El Refugio are tucked into the surrounding high country. The map captures a detailed view of the Cibola National Forest and the northern reaches of the Manzanita Mountains, illustrating the complex interplay of public lands and private holdings.

Industrial and utility markers, including a Quarry and a Substa, appear alongside community features like Mobile Home Parks and an Animal Cemetery. To the south, the landscape is defined by recreation and infrastructure, from the Pine-Flat Picnic Area to the Cedro Peak Communication Towers. The presence of the Kirtland Air Force Base boundary and the Gutierrez Canyon Open Space further demonstrates the varied land use across this high-elevation terrain.