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1963 Map of El Morro, 1965 Print
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1963 Map of El Morro

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

El Morro National Monument dominates this mid-century landscape, preserving the massive sandstone promontory known as Inscription Rock. This survey documents a high-desert environment where ancient and modern human history intersect near the Zuni Mountains. Beyond the monument, the map reveals archaeological traces such as Pueblito (Ruins) and other Pueblo Ruins, alongside the site of Tinaja. The terrain transitions from the high elevations of the Cibola National Forest in the northeast to prominent landforms like Obe Worthen Mesa and Charlie Barns Gap in the south. Settlement is sparse, represented by small points like Sand Corner and the village of El Morro, reflecting a rugged region defined more by its geology and historical inscriptions than by industrial development. Ephemeral water sources like Caruco Spring and Canoncito highlight the essential nature of water in this arid stretch of New Mexico.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1963
Date Published1965
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain