1965 Map of Comanche Peak

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The Mora Mountains dominate this high-altitude landscape of Mora County, where the high peaks of Comanche Peak and La Tierra Amarilla overlook a complex network of canyons and meadows. In the valley below, the Mora River flows past essential community landmarks like the Mora-Valley Clinic, while high mountain outposts such as El Poso and Los Hornos reflect the high-country land use of the mid-1960s. The eastern slopes are marked by small settlements and spiritual sites, including El Turquillo and the St Teresa Ch Cem. Numerous drainage features like Trumbell Canyon and Los Chupaderos carve through the terrain, illustrating the hydrologic patterns that define the region's physical geography. A prominent Jeep Trail provides access through the rugged interior, connecting the high ridges with the Mora Valley and the smaller mountain gaps.