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2006 Map of Tijeras

Name: 2006 Topographic Map of Tijeras
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2007
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2007

About this map

Tijeras and the high mountain passes of the Sandia Mountains anchor this 2006 revision, where the urban edge of Albuquerque meets the protected reaches of the Cibola National Forest. The map traces the critical transportation corridor along Historic Route 66 as it winds through Tijeras Canyon, a route long defined by the geologic break between the Sandias and the Manzano Mountains. Settlement patterns here reflect a deep history of land use, from the Sandia Pueblo Ruins to the Canon de Carnue Grant.

Local landmarks such as the Santo Nino Church and A Montoya Cem provide specific points for genealogical research in the communities of Carnuel and San Antonio. To the south and west, the landscape shifts toward large-scale federal and military presence, dominated by the Kirtland Air Force Base and restricted areas like the Department of Energy Withdrawal. This topography highlights the contrast between the densely wooded Sandia Mountain Wilderness and the industrial activity of the numerous Quarry sites near the canyon floor.