2013 Map of Tijeras

About this map

Cibola National Forest dominates this landscape where the eastern edge of Albuquerque meets the dramatic rises of the Sandia Mountains and Manzanita Mountains. The map documents a corridor of mountain communities connected by State Hwy 333, including Carnuel, Monticello, and the village of Tijeras. These settlements are interspersed with historical sites like the Santo Niño Cem and Carnuel Cem, reflecting the deep-rooted cultural geography of the canyon. The transition from urban street grids like Menaul Blvd NE and Copper Ave NE to rugged trailheads like Piedra Lisa Canyon Trailhead and Three Gun Spring Trailhead illustrates the immediate proximity of wild terrain to New Mexico's largest city. Topographical details such as Embudo Canyon and South Sandia Peak provide a clear view of the drainage patterns and peaks that define the local watershed.