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1952 Map of Veguita

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Veguita
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Rio Grande valley south of Belen is defined by an intricate network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure, reflecting a landscape deeply shaped by agricultural necessity. In the mid-twentieth century, this corridor supported a string of settlements including Pueblitos, Jarales, and Bosque, all linked by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and U S Highway 85. The map highlights the historic land grants that dominate the area, specifically the Belen Grant, Tome Grant, and Casa Colorada Grant.

Cultural landmarks are concentrated along the river valley, where San Isidro Ch, San Antonio Church, and San Juan Church served established communities. The transition from the fertile valley to the western arid lands is marked by the Rio Puerco, while the valley itself is a maze of engineered waterways like the Belen Highline Canal, Sabinal Ditch, and Sais Drain. This survey captures the rural character of Valencia and Socorro counties before modern suburban expansion altered the traditional settlement patterns.