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1951 Map of Turquoise Hill

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Turquoise Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Ancient Spanish land grants and 20th-century infrastructure meet in this high-desert landscape southwest of the state capital. The terrain is defined by the Cieneguilla Grant, Sitio de los Cerrillos Grant, and Pacheco Grant, where historical community centers like St Joseph Church and the Cienega School serve local residents. Waterways such as the Santa Fe River and Cienega Creek cut through the arid plains, supporting small pockets of activity near the Cieneguilla Church.

Mid-century development is evident in the sprawling Santa Fe Municipal Airport and the New Mexico State Penitentiary. Industrial and recreational sites, including the Marshal Bonanza Mine and the Santa Fe Race Track, contrast with the legacy of transportation shown by an Old Railroad Grade. This map documents a transitional period where traditional land use coexists with modern state and municipal facilities.