1954 Map of Gomez Ranch

About this map

Gomez Ranch and San Juan Camp sit within a high-desert landscape defined by deep drainages and the emerging infrastructure of the energy industry in Rio Arriba County. The 1954 topography reveals a network of Gas Wells and a major Pipeline traversing the mesas, indicating the mid-century expansion of natural gas extraction in Northern New Mexico. The Vaqueros Reservoir dominates the upper reaches of La Jara Canyon, while a remote Landing Strip and isolated Windmill sites reflect the logistical challenges of ranching and industry in this terrain.