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1953 Map of Sierra Mosca

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Sierra Mosca
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Sierra Mosca rises as the dominant peak in this high-altitude landscape within the Santa Fe National Forest. The map documents a complex network of canyons and drainage systems, notably Cañon Chimayo, Cañon Navajo, and Cañon del Oso, which feed into the Rio Medio and Rio Frijoles. This mid-century survey captures the region as it was primarily managed for forest and rangeland, evidenced by isolated structures like the Agua Sarca Cabin and Pajarita Cabin.

Boundary lines are a significant feature here, marking the edge of the Santo Domingo De Cundiyo Grant Boundary and the Nambe Indian Res Boundary. This provides a clear view of the historical land divisions and the intersection of sovereign tribal lands and early Spanish land grants. The network of pack trails, such as the Borrego Trail, illustrates the traditional routes used to navigate these steep elevations before modern road development.