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1990 Map of Tijeras

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Tijeras
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1996
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

Albuquerque expansion meets the eastern mountain face in this 1990s study of the Sandia Mountains and Manzanita Mountains interface. The landscape is defined by the steep Tijeras Canyon corridor, where the historic Canon de Carnue and the settlement of Carnuel sit along the transit route toward Tijeras. This area serves as a significant administrative and military hub, featuring the northern boundaries of Kirtland Air Force Base and the Energy Research and Development Administration (ERDA) facilities.

Evidence of historical land use is visible in the numerous Quarry sites and the York Mine, alongside community landmarks such as Roosevelt Middle School and Montoya School. Water management is prominent through features like the Spillway Embudo Dam and various mountain springs, including Carlito Springs and Seven Springs. The map also details extensive recreational and conservation areas within the Cibola National Forest, including the Sandia Wilderness and the Sandia Foothills Open Space.