1963 Map of Arroyo Seco

About this map

Antoine Leroux Grant and the Antonio Martinez or Godoi Grant intersect at the high-altitude terrain of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, where the agricultural traditions of the high desert meet the resources of the Carson National Forest. The landscape is defined by its complex land tenure, featuring Tract C Taos Pueblo and the Tenorio Tract Taos Pueblo. Human activity is concentrated along the river valleys and irrigation systems, such as the Tenorio Ditch, which supports the settlement at Arroyo Seco. Farther north, the University of New Mexico (Lawrence Ranch) sits near Kiowa Village, marking a mid-century academic presence in this traditional ranching area. From the peaks of Lobo Peak and Gallina Peak down to the winding Rio Hondo, the map reveals a system of pack trails and canyons like Yerba Canyon that historically connected these isolated mountain outposts.