1964 Map of El Valle

About this map

El Valle and Vallecitos occupy the lower elevations of this high-altitude landscape, where complex irrigation systems like the Acequia de Abajo de El Valle and Acequia Madre de Llano San Juan sustain agriculture along the river valleys. The 1964 field survey reveals a terrain defined by Spanish land grants and timbered tracts, including the Las Trampas Grant and the Diamante Tract. The southeastern portion of the map climbs into the Pecos Wilderness, featuring high-country landmarks such as Trampas Peak and San Leonardo Lakes. A network of jeep and pack trails connects remote points like Osha Cienaga to the small settlements, documenting a period when traditional acequia water management remained central to the local economy within the Carson National Forest.