1961 Map of Honey Boy Ranch

About this map

Honey Boy Ranch and Emerson Ranch anchor this 1961 field-checked survey of the high-elevation drainage systems within the Santa Fe National Forest. The landscape is defined by a dense network of canyons and high valleys, known locally as valles, including Valle de la Osha and Valle del Toro. Waterways such as Bull Creek and the Rito Manzanares flow through these steep corridors, which were historically accessed by an intricate system of pack trails and jeep trails rather than established roads. Evidence of small-scale industry and seasonal habitation is found at a mine and the Manzanares Cabin. The map captures a moment before modern development, showing the area's primary use for ranching, recreation at Manzanares Campground, and resource extraction.