1961 Map of Tijeras

About this map

Tijeras Canyon serves as the central artery through this landscape, where the Sandia Mountains meet the Manzanita Mountains. The map documents a significant era of infrastructure transition, showing the path of U.S. 66 alongside the development of Interstate 40. Local life is anchored by several small settlements and community landmarks, such as San Antonio, Cedar Crest, and the Santo Niño Ch and Santo Niño Cem within the Cañon de Carnue land grant area.