1995 Map of Canjilon SE

About this map

The land grants of northern New Mexico define this high-elevation landscape, where the Juan Jose Lobato Grant and Plaza Colorada Grant meet within the boundaries of the Carson National Forest. The map documents a rugged terrain carved by numerous arroyos and canyons, including the significant Cañon de la Madera and Cañon del Cobre. These drainages lead toward lower elevations, while peaks like Sierra Negra rise above the surrounding mesas and flats like Llano Blanco. Evidence of historical land use and resource extraction is visible through labels for the Stock Tanks Mine and Las Minas de Pedro (Inactive). Water, a critical resource in this arid environment, is meticulously recorded through a series of springs and ojitos, such as Ojito de las Cienaguitas and Ojito Carrizo, which served as vital points for livestock and early settlers.