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1953 Map of Youngsville

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Youngsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Youngsville serves as a primary settlement within this high-elevation landscape, where the Santa Fe National Forest meets sprawling land grants like the Piedra Lumbre Grant. This mid-century survey reveals a rural economy centered on timber and ranching, evidenced by the Mascareñas Sawmill and the Upper Coyote Creek Sawmill (Abandoned). Local life is anchored by family-named cabins and community landmarks, including the Santa Teresa Church and remote education centers such as the Mesa Poleo School and Mesa Pinabetal School.

The terrain is defined by dramatic mesas and canyons, from Gurule Mesa to the Calaveras Canyon. High-altitude water sources like Laguna Madrid and the Laguna de la Grulla provide critical points of interest for those studying the hydrology of the Rio Puerco drainage. Landmarks such as Teakettle Rock and the Encino Lookout emphasize the topographical prominence of the San Pedro Mountains and the surrounding plateau system.