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1965 Map of Holman

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Holman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Mora River valley carves a path through this 1960s survey of high-elevation terrain, where the rugged topography of the Carson National Forest meets the northern reaches of the Santa Fe National Forest. Small mountain settlements like Angostura and Holman are depicted along the watercourses, providing evidence of the agricultural and ranching footprint in this isolated corner of the state. The map details complex irrigation and water management, highlighting features such as La Sierra Ditch and numerous gaging stations.

Deep in the backcountry, the Pecos Wilderness occupies the southwestern quadrant, characterized by steep canyons like Osha Canyon and high meadows such as Walker Flats. Genealogists and local historians can locate specific burial sites like the Agua Negra Cemetery and Lovato Cem, alongside family-named landmarks including Cañada de Don Samuel and Holman Hill. The map is an essential record of the transition from the mid-century forest service era to modern land management in northern New Mexico.