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1954 Map of Torreon

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Torreon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

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The Manzano Mountains dominate this 1954 landscape, defined by a complex network of steep canyons and high-elevation peaks including Marzano Peak, Osha Peak, and Capilla Peak. This survey captures the eastern slopes where the high forest meets the agricultural and grazing lands of the Estancia Valley. The transition from the rugged Cibola National Forest to the valley floor is marked by several significant historic land grants, such as the Town of Tajique Grant and the Town of Manzano Grant.

Among these traditional Hispanic settlements, Punta de Agua and Torreon serve as focal points for local life, while the Quarai Ruins State Mon and the La Cienega Mission stand as physical links to the region's deep colonial and Indigenous past. The map also identifies numerous family homesteads and landmarks, such as Chaves Place, Hewitt Place, and Martin Place, providing a detailed record of mid-century rural residency patterns along the mountain's edge.