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1961 Map of Tijeras

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Tijeras
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Sandia Mountains and Manzano Mountains converge at the strategic mountain pass of Tijeras Canyon, a vital corridor for both modern and ancient travel. In the early 1960s, this area reflects a transition from high-desert wilderness to residential and industrial growth. The eastern edge of Albuquerque reaches into the foothills, marked by the Albuquerque Golf Course, while the rugged canyon interiors host established communities like Tijeras and San Antonio.

Industrial activity is evident at the Cement Plant and nearby Quarry near the junction of Interstate 40 and Route 66. The map documents a diverse landscape of protected lands, including the northern boundary of the Isleta Indian Reservation and the sprawling Cibola National Forest. High-altitude landmarks such as South Sandia Peak and Casa Loma loom over the developed canyons, where social and religious outposts like the YWCA Camp found a home in the cooler mountain air.