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1964 Map of El Valle

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of El Valle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The settlement of El Valle sits at the northern edge of this high-elevation landscape, where a complex network of traditional water systems including the Acequia de Abajo de El Valle and the Acequia del Llano divert water from the Rio de El Valle. These irrigation channels define the agricultural patterns of the valley, a contrast to the high peaks and deep canyons of the Carson National Forest and Pecos Wilderness to the south.

Large land grants such as the Las Trampas Grant Boundary and the expansive Nuestra Señora del Rosario San Fernando y Santiago Grant Boundary dominate the southern half of the map. These historic boundaries, alongside the Llano Santa Barbara Tract, illustrate the enduring tenure of these Spanish land grants. High-altitude landmarks like Trampas Peak and San Leonardo Lakes crown the southern reaches, highlighting the transition from river-bottom settlements to the alpine interior.