1953 Map of Vallecitos

About this map

Town of Abiquiu Grant and the Juan Jose Lobato Grant overlap in this northern New Mexico landscape, where land tenure reflects centuries of settlement history. The map detail centers on the small community of Vallecitos and the nearby Recheulos, situated among the complex drainages of La Joya Tio Gregorio Creek and Polvadera Creek. The presence of the Rio del Oso Ranger Sta and the Santa Clara Ranger Sta indicates the early management of the Santa Fe National Forest, which borders the northern edge of the Santa Clara Indian Reservation. Significant topographical features like Mesa de la Gallina and Las Cuchillas define the terrain, while landmarks such as Larga Plaza and San Lorenzo Spring suggest historical points of interest for those tracing family roots or exploring the transition from traditional grants to modern federal land management.