1964 Map of Canon Ancho

About this map

Paltenghe Ranch sits as a primary point of human activity within this high-desert landscape of canyons and seasonal drainages on the border of Mora and San Miguel counties. The terrain is defined by the deep carving of Cañon Ancho and the meandering path of the Mora River, which flows through the southern portion of the quadrangle. A network of names such as Agua Chiquito and Cañon Encinoso reflect the region's cultural heritage, while features like Vega Sixtysix and Sixty-six Creek hint at early grazing lands and land divisions.