1961 Map of Tinian

About this map

Chaco Mesa dominates the southern landscape of this high-desert region, where deeply incised drainages like Piñon Canyon and Julio Juan Canyon cut through the terrain toward the Sandoval County line. The settlement of Tinian serves as a small hub for the surrounding ranchlands and is defined by the presence of the Tinian Mission and a nearby Landing Strip. The map captures an era of energy exploration and isolated commerce, evident in the network of pipelines crossing the northern washes and the landmark Torreon Trading Post near the eastern boundary.