1894 Map of Corazon

About this map

Chaperito and Las Colonias anchor a landscape of high mesas and vital water sources in this late 19th-century survey of San Miguel. The geography is defined by the canyon-carving paths of the Gallinas River and the Conchas River, which provided the lifeblood for small settlements like Aguila and La Junta. The map captures a moment when travel and settlement in this portion of New Mexico were dictated by the placement of reliable springs, such as Gallinas Spring, Concha Spring, and Cabra Spring.