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1961 Map of Cabezon Peak

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Cabezon Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Cabezon Peak towers over this high-desert landscape in Sandoval County, serving as a primary landmark for the surrounding volcanic field and the vast Ojo del Espiritu Santo land grant. The mapping captures a network of arid drainage systems including the Rio Puerco and numerous canyons such as Cañon del Camino and Cañon Salado. Localized water sources, vital for ranching and travel, are documented through features like Cabezon Tank and Cañada Bonita Tank.

Evidence of local education and infrastructure appears at the Casa Salazar Sch near the southern boundary. The topography is dominated by the massive Mesa Prieta and its associated summit, Prieta, which provide a distinct contrast to the deeply cut arroyos like Arroyo Cucho and Arroyo Tierra. The presence of the Ignacio Chavez area and various grant boundaries reflects the complex historical land tenure of the New Mexico territory.