1963 Map of Cuba

About this map

The high mountain community of Cuba sits at the base of the Santa Fe National Forest, serving as a central hub for ranching and forest service operations in the early 1960s. The landscape is defined by the towering Mesa de Cuba to the west and the expansive San Pedro Parks Wilderness to the east, with numerous drainages like the Rito de los Puerco and Arroyo San Jose carving through the terrain. In the northern reaches, the settlements of Upper La Jara and La Jara are clearly marked, featuring local landmarks such as the Santos Niños Ch and La Jara Sch. The map also captures the Jicarilla Apache Indian Reservation Boundary along the northwestern edge, illustrating the complex intersection of federal, tribal, and private lands including the Circle A Ranch. Community life is reflected in the Rodeo Ground and the Cuba Ranger Sta positioned near the town center.