1953 Map of Youngsville

About this map

Youngsville and the surrounding high-country settlements of the Santa Fe National Forest are defined here by a mix of timber industry and ranching during the mid-1950s. The landscape is dominated by expansive mesas, including Mesa Poleo and Mesa Pinabetal, each served by its own local schoolhouse. This era captured a transition in the local timber economy, shown by the active Muscaranes Sawmill and the nearby Upper Coyote Creek Sawmill (Abandoned). Local religious and civic life centers on the Santa Teresa Church and the Coyote Ranger Station near the village of Coyote. The terrain is marked by distinctive geological features like Teakettle Rock and the prominent Cerro Pedernal, while the northern portion of the quadrangle includes the historical boundaries of the Piedra Lumbre Grant. A network of pack trails and jeep trails connects remote outposts like La Grulla Ranch to the primary settlements along the Rio Puerco.