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1892 Map of Jemes

Name: 1892 Topographic Map of Jemes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1892
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1892

About this map

Jemes Pueblo and the surrounding high desert canyonlands are detailed in this late 19th-century survey, conducted during the directorship of J.W. Powell. The landscape is dominated by the dramatic uplift of the Sierra Nacimiento and the deep incisions of Cañon de Guadalupe and Canyon San Diego. These waterways, including Jemes Creek, provide the vital lifelines for ancient and contemporary settlements alike, from the remote Silla and San Ysidro to the high-elevation reach of Sulphur Springs.

Resource extraction and seasonal travel are evident through landmarks like the San Miguel Mine and the various springs, such as Ojo del Espiritu Santo and Ojo Chamisa. The map effectively illustrates the traditional land use patterns of the era, where small settlements like Archuleta and La Ventana are positioned along transition zones between the arid plains of the Rio Puerco and the timbered heights of Pelado.