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1961 Map of Honey Boy Ranch

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Honey Boy Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Honey Boy Ranch sits at the heart of this high-elevation landscape in the Santa Fe National Forest, where the terrain is defined by deep canyons and seasonal drainage systems. The 1961 field survey documents a remote ranching and forest environment, characterized by isolated outposts like the Emerson Ranch and the Manzanares Cabin. These sites are linked by a network of primitive transportation routes, specifically designated as Pack Trail and Jeep Trail, which follow the contours of the valley floors and ridges.

Hydrology plays a central role in the placement of these landmarks, with the Rito de los Manzanares and Gallinas Creek cutting through prominent features such as the Valle de la Piedra and Valle Escondido. The inclusion of a singular Mine and various springs indicates the localized extractive and agricultural interests that persisted in this part of San Miguel County during the mid-twentieth century.