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1957 Map of Chama Peak

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Chama Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Gramps Oil Field sits within the high-elevation terrain of Archuleta County, representing a rare pocket of industrial extraction amidst the expansive San Juan National Forest. The landscape is dominated by the Continental Divide, which separates the headwaters of the Navajo River and the Rio Chama. This mid-century survey documents the area's remote ranching and transit patterns, including the Banded Peak Ranch (Upper Camp) and the Banded Peak Ranch situated near the base of the towering peaks.

Distinctive geological features such as Elephant Head Rock, Navajo Peak, and Banded Peak serve as prominent landmarks for navigation across the San Juan Mountains. High-country lakes like Laguna Ruibal, Victoria Lake, and Price Lakes are scattered throughout the alpine basins, connected by historical routes like the Fish Lake Trail. The map also captures the complex intersection of land grants and administrative lines, including the Grant Boundary and the Tierra Amarilla grant territory.