1967 Map of Goat Hill

About this map

The Ramah Indian Reservation Boundary bisects this New Mexico landscape, marking a territory defined by high desert terrain and vital water sources in the late 1960s. The map reveals a land managed for ranching and spiritual life, centered on the Nazarene Ch and the James Ranch. A network of deep-cut drainage patterns, including Carrizozo Draw and White Horse Draw, crisscrosses the plateau toward natural and man-made catchments like Laguna Concho. The reliance on groundwater is evident through the placement of named wells such as Bonds Well and Little Oak Well, which served as critical landmarks for local inhabitants. Prominent volcanic or erosional features like Goat Hill, Black Mtn, and Pig-a-te-be-ikiti provide topographical relief, anchoring the survey with distinct southwestern summits.