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1966 Map of Guadalupita

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Guadalupita
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Coyote Creek carves a deep valley through this northern New Mexico landscape, serving as the primary corridor for the settlement of Guadalupita. This 1966 survey captures the high-altitude terrain of the Mora region, where the steep walls of Guadalupita Canyon and Lefebres Canyon contrast with the broad, flat expanses of La Mesa and Ocate Mesa. The settlement pattern follows the water, with homes and structures clustered near a Gaging Sta and a Water Tank along the canyon floor.

Higher elevations reveal the land's resource-based history, including a Prospect located on the slopes near Jarosa Creek. The presence of a Jeep Trail winding up toward Cowboy Lake suggests the seasonal movement of livestock or timber. From the small community of La Chuacha to the prominent peak of Cerro Montoso, the map illustrates a rugged environment where geography strictly dictates the placement of roads and residences.