1960 Map of Villanueva

About this map

Pecos River valley life in the early 1960s is defined by a dense string of agricultural settlements and communal irrigation systems known as acequias. Traditional land use patterns are evident in the numerous water management features like the Ribera Ditch, Coruco Ditch, and Los Trigos Ditch that sustain the villages of Ribera, Sena, and Villanueva. The map reveals the intricate historical boundaries of Spanish land grants, specifically the San Miguel Del Bado Tract No 7 and surrounding tracts, which dictated local development for generations.