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1961 Map of El Porvenir

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of El Porvenir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

El Porvenir and the high drainage of the Gallinas Creek define this landscape within the Santa Fe National Forest. This 1961 field-checked survey reveals a cluster of mountain retreats and early recreational sites, including the Western Life Camp and Blue Haven Camp. The terrain is deeply incised by complex canyon systems like Parvenir Canyon and Tecolote Canyon, with Hermit Peak serving as a dominant landmark overlooking the valleys.

Local land use is evidenced by several family-named properties such as Beisman Ranch and Trujillo Ranch, alongside the Evergreen Valley Ranch. The presence of the San Antonio Ch and the Las Vegas Grant Boundary reflects the deep Spanish-American heritage of the region. A network of pack trails and jeep trails winds through the high mesas, including Johnson Mesa, showing how the area was navigated before modern road development.