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1963 Map of Cerro, 1967 Print
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1963 Map of Cerro

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Cerro sits at the base of the Sangre De Cristo range, anchoring a landscape where high-desert agriculture meets the steep slopes of the Carson National Forest. The 1960s terrain is defined by a sophisticated water management network, including the Sunshine Canal, Llano Ditch, and a series of numbered laterals such as Lateral No 1, which irrigate the broad Sunshine Valley. This irrigation system supported small settlements like Buena Vista and El Rito, whose presence suggests a deeply rooted community reliant on the runoff from the peaks above. Along the mountain front, the transition from valley floor to alpine summits is marked by landmarks like Virsylvia Peak and Cabresto Peak, while local genealogy is grounded at sites like Latir Cem. The map also captures the Port of Entry and scattered extraction sites like the Gravel Pit, reflecting the area's infrastructure and resource-based economy during this era.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1963
Date Published1967
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain