2002 Map of Gascon

About this map

Cleveland and Pacheco Village sit at the eastern edge of this landscape where the high plains meet the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The terrain is defined by the sharp transition from the open Mora Grant to the protected heights of the Santa Fe National Forest and the Pecos Wilderness. A complex drainage system, including the Rio de la Casa and the Rio Morphy, carves through the canyons, supporting small settlements like Gascon and seasonal sites such as Camp Davis. This area reflects a long-standing pattern of high-altitude land use, where narrow mountain valleys provide water and shelter for communities like Vallecitos. Notable landmarks include the Santo Niño Chapel and its adjacent Cem, along with the recreational waters of Morphy Lake State Park. High peaks, such as Pyramid Peak and Gascon Point, overlook the deep cuts of Capulin Canyon and Ute Canyon.