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1966 Map of El Cabo

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Ortiz Ranch and Rancho del Venado anchor this high-desert landscape in the mid-1960s, a period when cattle ranching and water management were central to life on the New Mexico plains. The terrain is dominated by the dramatic rise of Mesa Las Tapia and the prominent peak of El Cabo, which overlooks a complex system of livestock watering holes. This network includes the Tapia Tank No 1, School Tank, and Alasan Tank, illustrating the critical role of surface water catchment in this arid environment. The map also delineates the jurisdictional boundary between San Miguel and Torrance counties as it cuts across the rugged topography. Economic activity of the era is evidenced by scattered Gravel Pits and a Borrow Pit along the southern road, while the namesake Rincon Agua Verde provides a distinct geographical focus for the northern reaches of the quadrangle.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1966
Date Published1970
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain