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1956 Map of South Garcia

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of South Garcia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Laguna Indian Reservation and Antonio Sedillo Grant define the complex land tenure of this high-desert landscape west of Albuquerque. The mid-century transport corridor is clearly delineated by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad line, which follows the path of the Rio San Jose through the northern reaches of the quadrangle. Settlements like Suwanee and the Antonio Sedillo Grant Hdqrs provide anchor points for local history, while the southern terrain is dominated by the massive rise of Mesa Lucero.

Water management in this arid environment is evident through numerous named tanks and springs, such as Valentine Tank and Lucero Spring. Geologic features like the prominent Lava flows and the distinct Mesa Redonda illustrate the volcanic history of the region. This survey captures a moment of ranching and transit, noted by landmarks like the T X Ranch and the confluence where the Arroyo Garcia meets the Rio Puerco.