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1952 Map of Wind Mesa

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Wind Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Isleta Pueblo Indian Land and the surrounding Pajarito Grant comprise this mid-century topographic study, defined by the stark volcanic geology of Wind Mesa. The landscape is dominated by extensive Lava flows that create high plateaus and distinct landforms like Blackbird Hill. Surveyed primarily in the early 1950s, the map reveals a sparsely developed territory where infrastructure is limited to essential markers of the ranching and industrial economy.

Functional landmarks such as a isolated Windmill and a Quarry indicate the area's practical uses during this period. The southeastern corner of the sheet is touched by the At&Sf rail line, while the natural drainage of Cedar Wash carves through the southern terrain. This survey provides a precise look at the transition between tribal land boundaries and large private land grants, preserved as they existed before significant modern encroachment.