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1963 Map of Billy Rice Canyon

USGS Topo · Published 1978

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Jicarilla Apache Indian Reservation Boundary defines the eastern and southern edges of this mid-century Rio Arriba landscape. The region is characterized by deep drainage systems and isolated homesteads, including Schmitz Ranch and Leeson Ranch in the north and Post Ranch and Black Ranch further east. The transition from the rugged Adobe Knobs to the broad wash of Cañada Larga illustrates the complex hydrology of the high desert, where water management is critical for the local ranching economy. Industrial activity is marked by a network of pipelines and several gas wells and drill holes, indicating the intersection of traditional livestock grazing with expanding energy exploration in the 1960s. These developments follow the natural contours of terrain features like Billy Rice Canyon and Medio Canyon, revealing how geography dictated the placement of both historic homesteads and modern infrastructure.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1963
Date Published1978
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain