1981 Map of Chama
USGS Topo · Published 1982About this map
The Rio Chama and its complex network of tributaries define this northern New Mexico landscape, which sits at the intersection of the Jicarilla Apache Indian Reservation and the sprawling Tierra Amarilla Grant Boundary. In the early 1980s, this region remained a hub for outdoor recreation and specialized transportation, centered on the high-altitude town of Chama. The map details the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad winding north toward the Colorado border, alongside the older routes of the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad. Downriver, the creation of Heron Lake and the El Vado Reservoir reshaped the valley, establishing large recreation areas like Heron Lake State Park. Traditional Spanish-American settlements such as Los Ojos, Tierra Amarilla, and Canjilon are recorded here, often located near productive mountain streams like Rio de la Nutria.
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