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1965 Map of Gascon

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Gascon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Pacheco Village and the Santo Niño Chapel sit at the eastern edge of this mid-1960s survey, marking a pocket of settlement where the plains meet the high country. The landscape is defined by the transition from the Santa Fe National Forest to the high peaks of the Pecos Wilderness, characterized by a complex network of watercourses including the Rio Mora and Santiago Creek.

Tracing the numerous pack and jeep trails provides insight into the mid-century accessibility of remote locations like Camp Davis and the small community of Gascon. Geographic landmarks such as Pyramid Peak and Monte Aplanado rise above alpine lakes like Enchanted Lake and Murphy Lake. A distinct Grant Boundary line bisects the western wilderness, reflecting the historic land division patterns of the region.