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1963 Map of Gobernador

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Gobernador
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Gobernador (Site) occupies a central position in this high-altitude landscape of Rio Arriba County, where the high mesas and deep canyons of the San Juan Basin meet. This mid-century record identifies small settlements like Frances and the Russell Angell Ranch alongside a network of springs essential to life in this arid environment, including Bubbling Spring, Skousen Spring, and Amarante Spring. Much of the eastern terrain falls within the Carson National Forest, characterized by the complex geography of La Jara Canyon and Vaqueros Canyon.

A notable technological layer is the extensive Pipeline infrastructure, reflecting the area's inclusion within the San Juan Basin Gas Field. This industrial presence contrasts with traditional landmarks like the Cem near the Gobernador site and the Trujillo Reservoir, which served the local ranching economy. The map provides a detailed view of the drainage patterns through Laguna Seca and Gobernador Canyon, revealing how land use and resource extraction began to redefine this rugged section of northern New Mexico.