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1995 Map of Canjilon

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Canjilon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Canjilon sits at the heart of this high-elevation landscape, surrounded by the intricate drainage systems of the Carson National Forest. This 1995 revision reveals a traditional rural settlement pattern centered on the waters of Canjilon Creek, with small clusters of development at Placita Garcia and Llanito de la Cruz. The terrain is characterized by a series of distinct plateaus and deep incisions, notably Domingo Mesa and Navajo Canyon.

For genealogists and local historians, the presence of Canjilon Cemetery and Cedar Grove Cemetery offers critical touchstones for family research in Rio Arriba County. The mapping of the Juan Jose Lobato Grant Boundary underscores the region's complex land grant history. A network of livestock infrastructure, including the Garcia Tank No 1 and numerous trick tanks on the mesas, indicates the ongoing importance of ranching in this high-desert environment.