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1964 Map of Canon Ancho

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Canon Ancho
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Mora River carves a deep path through the southern reaches of this landscape, marking the boundary between Mora Co and San Miguel Co. The terrain is defined by a network of steep canyons and drainage systems, most notably the massive Cañon Ancho and its secondary branches like Cañon Escondido and Middle Canyon. Human settlement is sparse and tied to these watercourses, evidenced by the Paltenghe Ranch and isolated cemeteries that speak to the ranching history of the region.

Upland features like Vega Sixtysix and Wilcox Draw suggest a high-desert environment where water sources like Sixtusir Creek and Chavez Creek were vital. A lone Jeep Trail winds through the southwestern canyons, providing access to the rugged Cañon de la Grifa. The map serves as a detailed record of the mid-1960s land use before modern development altered the remote character of these New Mexico canyonlands.