1967 Map of Fox Creek

About this map

Las Mesitas and the small settlement of Fox Creek anchor this mid-century survey of the high country where the Conejos River winds through the valley floor. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the irrigated fields along the Cañon Ditch to the rising slopes of the Rio Grande National Forest. This era of water management is visible through a series of small uplands reservoirs, including Blackbird Dam, Banded Pigeon Dam, and Early Bird Dam, which supported the local ranching and agricultural economy. For those tracing local genealogy, the map identifies specific community landmarks such as Las Mesitas Ch and the Las Mesitas Cem, alongside the Fox Creek Cem further up the canyon. The northern portion of the quadrangle is dominated by the volcanic forms of Los Mogotes and high-altitude pastures marked by a Big Corral.