1964 Map of Gate Canyon

About this map

Luciano Mesa dominates the southeastern corner of this mid-1960s landscape, where the high plains of Guadalupe County drop away into the rugged drainage of Gate Canyon. The area is defined by its ranching infrastructure and mid-century transportation corridors. A small Cem and the settlement at Roman Camp provide evidence of local habitation, while numerous water sources such as De Baca Tank, Pass Tank, and Pajarito Creek highlight the essential nature of water management in this arid environment.