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1963 Map of Dilia

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Dilia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Pecos River carves a fertile valley through the high desert of the Southwest, anchoring a network of traditional Spanish land grants and rural settlements. This mid-1960s landscape is defined by the legacy of the Anton Chico Grant and the Preston Beck Grant, where water management remains central to life. The presence of the Acequia del Bodo Juan de Dios and Acequia del Bodo Juan illustrates the vital irrigation systems that have sustained villages like Llano del Medio and Dilia for generations.

Local history and genealogy interests are centered on the community of Llano Viejo (La Loma PO) and the Sacred Heart Ch, which served the spiritual needs of the valley's residents. The map also records the early aviation footprint of the region at the Anton Chico Landing Area. From the heights of Mesa de la Chamizalosa to the distinct ranching boundaries of Abercrombie Ranch, the terrain reflects a mix of subsistence agriculture and large-scale livestock operations.