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1954 Map of Volcano Ranch

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Volcanoes rise along the eastern edge of this landscape, marking a stark geologic transition in the high desert west of the Rio Grande. Surveyed in the mid-1950s and updated in the early 1970s, the map reveals a sparsely settled region defined by large Spanish land grants, including the Town of Alameda Grant and the Town of Atrisco Grant North Boundary. Human activity is concentrated around modest livestock outposts like Volcano Ranch and Black Ranch, supported by a network of aqueducts, pipe lines, and isolated water tanks. The presence of the State Game and Fish Commission Bird Shelter indicates early conservation efforts in this arid environment, while the deep cut of the Arroyo de las Calabacillas drainage illustrates the power of seasonal water in shaping the topography of the West Mesa.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1975
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain