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1963 Map of Kettner Canyon

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Kettner Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Cibola National Forest encompasses this high-elevation stretch of the Zuni Mountains, where the Continental Divide winds across the landscape. The geography is defined by a series of deep canyons and prominent ridges, including Oso Ridge and the Lookout Rim. Water sources are critical in this arid terrain, with several points identified such as Wells Spring, Muerto Spring, and the perennial drainage of Bluewater Creek.

A scattering of Ruins indicates an earlier presence in the area, while the 1960s landscape shows a focus on remote access via a Jeep Trail and various unimproved dirt roads. Named landmarks like Lookout Mountain, Big Notch, and Dinner Park provide a clear spatial hierarchy for the region. The map captures the intersection of natural drainage patterns, such as Kettner Canyon and Cottonwood Creek, with the prominent geological spine of the divide before more modern infrastructure arrived.