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1963 Map of Carracas Canyon

USGS Topo · Published 1983

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Carracas Canyon and its complex network of seasonal drainages define this high-desert landscape on the border of New Mexico and Colorado. The terrain is divided by significant administrative boundaries, with the western portion falling under the Carson National Forest and the eastern reaches belonging to the Jicarilla Apache Indian Reservation. Human activity in this remote area is marked by essential water sources like Vallo Spring, Butler Spring, and Toro Spring, which served local ranchers and travelers. Evidence of early industry and settlement appears at the Bancos Pits and the Carracas Cem, while landmarks such as Frijoles Peak and Mesa Bancos provide clear navigational markers across the broken canyon country. The map also traces a lone Gas Well and the winding Carracas Mesa Rd, highlighting the region's sparse infrastructure and reliance on traditional trails and modern resource extraction.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1963
Date Published1983
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain