1953 Map of Youngsville

About this map

Piedra Lumbre Grant lands and the rugged northern reaches of the Santa Fe National Forest define this landscape as it was documented in the early 1950s. The settlement of Youngsville sits at the base of the foothills, where the Youngsville Cem and local road networks meet the Rio Puerco. To the southwest, the community of Coyote is situated near the Coyote Ranger Station, serving as a gateway to the high country. The map captures a transition from grazing grant lands to the forested peaks and canyons of the national forest, marked by landmarks such as Cerro Pedernal and Mesa Naranja. Small traces of individual residency and seasonal use appear in the backcountry, including the C. Serrano Cabin and F. Serrano Cabin, connected by a network of drainage systems like Coyote Creek and Rito de las Sillas.