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1966 Map of Bull Canyon

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Bull Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Ancient habitation and livestock ranching intersect in this high-altitude landscape south of Santa Fe. The Pueblo San Cristoval (Ruins) sits along the Arroyo San Cristobal, marking a significant archaeological presence near the newer ranching developments like the Bar S Ranch. Water management is central to life in this arid environment, evidenced by a dense network of catchments including Ojo Tank, Chavez Tanks, and the Piedra Lumbre Windmill.

Transportation corridors define the western edge of the quadrangle, where the A T & S F railroad tracks and 285 follow the drainage of Galisteo Creek. The terrain transitions from the high, flat Pine Mesa to the deeply carved Bull Canyon, while the northeastern portion is protected within the Santa Fe National Forest. Local heritage is anchored by the Ojo de la Vaca settlement and the nearby San Miguelito Cem.