1961 Map of Cabezon Peak

About this map

Cabezon Peak dominates the northern skyline of this 1961 New Mexico landscape, standing as a prominent landmark in the high desert of Sandoval County. The terrain is defined by the massive plateau of Mesa Prieta, which occupies much of the southern half of the sheet, and the winding course of the Rio Puerco to the west. Human presence is concentrated near the river at Casa Salazar, where the Casa Salazar Sch served the local community. The map reveals an intricate network of water management features, including Cabezon Tank No 1 and Canada Bonita Tank, essential for survival in the arid Ojo Del Espiritu Santo grant lands. These features, along with numerous drainage systems like Arroyo Alamo and Arroyo Corrales, illustrate the historical reliance on seasonal water sources in this volcanic and sedimentary terrain.