1965 Map of Aragon

About this map

Aragon sits at the southern edge of this mid-1960s survey, marking a small pocket of settlement where the Tularosa River cuts through the high timberlands of the Apache National Forest and Gila National Forest. This high-altitude landscape is defined by its water resources, with dozens of named springs and tanks like Negrito Springs, Willow Bush Spring, and Banta Spring supporting livestock and wildlife across the dissected plateaus. The topography is dominated by massive landforms such as Tularosa Mountain and Apache Mtn, while the Sand Flats provide a more level break in the northeast. Human infrastructure remains light, consisting primarily of a network of Pack Trails and Jeep Trails that navigate deep drainages like Negro Canyon and Schoolhouse Canyon. For local historians, the presence of the Santonino Sch and a Gaging Sta on the river near the settlement provides a glimpse into the community infrastructure and water management of the era.