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1952 Map of Tome NE

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Tome NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Tome Grant boundary marks this portion of Valencia County, where the transition from flatlands to high-elevation terrain is defined by the western slopes of the Manzano Mountains. Settlement and activity are closely tied to water sources and topographical breaks, indicated by the series of springs or "ojos" found along the foothills, including Ojo Alamo, Ojo Huelos, and Ojo Lemita. These natural features provided vital resources for livestock and travelers moving through the arid landscape of Cañada Ancha and the Arroyo del Cuervo.

A small section of the Cibola National Forest is visible in the southeastern corner, while lower elevations are dotted with several Windmill sites and unidentified Ruins, pointing to ranching and earlier land use. The purple revision data from the late 1970s overlays the original 1952 topography, showing the gradual expansion of residential street grids into the northern reaches of the quadrangle, contrasting with the more traditional land divisions and high-ground landmarks like Lomita Trigo.