1953 Map of Tesuque

About this map

Tesuque Pueblo and the surrounding traditional lands of the Nambe Pueblo Indian Reservation are captured in this mid-century survey, revised during the early 1990s. The geography is defined by the drainage networks of the Rio Nambe and Rio Tesuque, which have historically supported local agriculture and life in these high-altitude communities. The map highlights social and spiritual centers like San Diego Ch, the Tesuque Pueblo Day Sch, and the village of Tesuque itself. Natural landmarks such as Nambe Falls and the distinct formation of Camel Rock sit alongside human infrastructure like the Nambe Reservoir and various water storage features including the Tesuque Pueblo Reservoir. This study illustrates a landscape where land grant boundaries like the Cuyamungue Grant and Juan de Gabaldon Grant overlap with ancestral tribal territories.