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1990 Map of Tajique

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

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

Tajique sits at the eastern foot of the Manzano Mountains, where the high desert meets the wooded slopes of the Cibola National Forest. This mapping reflects a complex landscape of historical land grants and modern recreation, showing the boundaries of the Pueblo de Isleta Grant, the Chilili Grant, and the Tajique Grant. The settlement pattern follows the drainage of the Arroyo de Tajique, with several family-named locations such as Riley Place and Glover Place dotting the canyon floors.

The presence of the Inlow Youth Camp and Tajique Campground highlights the transition of the area into a destination for mountain retreats. Deep canyons like Cañon del Apache and Cañon del Novillo carve through the terrain, while the Tajique Loop Road provides the primary transit for residents near the local Cemetery. This 1990s revision preserves the names of working ranches, including Sun Valley Ranch and La Jara Ranch, which remain integral to the local geography.