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2017 Map of Tijeras

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Tijeras
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Sandia Mountains and Manzanita Mountains converge in this transition between the high desert floor and the wooded slopes of the Cibola National Forest. The landscape is defined by its canyon systems, most notably Tijeras Arroyo, which has served as a primary transit corridor through the mountains for generations. Small settlements like Carnuel, Tijeras, and San Antonio cluster near these vital mountain passes. Local history is preserved in traditional burial grounds such as Santo Niño Camposanto Cem and the Carnuel Cem.

Modern infrastructure and military presence are visible in the northern reaches of Kirtland AFB and the spreading suburbs of Albuquerque. Hikers and land researchers can trace a network of trails including the Four Hills Route 66 Trail and the Four Hills Main Loop, while springs like Three Gun Spring and Seven Springs indicate the essential water sources that have sustained these mountain communities.