1963 Map of Costilla

About this map

Costilla serves as the focal point for this 1963 survey, situated where the high desert meets the towering slopes of the Sangre De Cristo range. The settlement’s agricultural foundations are clearly visible through an intricate network of irrigation systems, including the Acequia Madre, Cerro Canal, and the Cordillera Ditch. These waterways, drawing from Costilla Creek, define the land use patterns along the border between Colorado and New Mexico.