1953 Map of Sierra Mosca

About this map

Sierra Mosca dominates the high-altitude landscape of the Santa Fe National Forest, marking a region defined by complex drainage systems and historical land grants. The terrain is deeply incised by watercourses like Rio Medio and Rio Frijoles, which flow through canyons such as Cañon Chimayo and Cañon Navajo. The map captures a moment when human presence was largely limited to isolated outposts and high-country infrastructure, including the Agua Sarca Cabin and Pajarita Cabin. Significant cultural boundaries are evident here, with the Santo Domingo De Cundiyo Grant Boundary and the Nambe Indian Res Boundary cutting across the mountain slopes. A network of primitive routes, including the Mosca Trail and Sarca Trail, provides the primary access to the peaks and high meadows like Cienaga Redonda.