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1967 Map of Kiowa Hill

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Kiowa Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Rio Grande carves a winding path along the eastern border of this high-altitude landscape, marking the boundary between Conejos and Costilla Counties. Dominating the central terrain are the San Luis Hills, including the prominent Kiowa Hill and the rugged South Piñon Hills. These volcanic formations rise sharply from the floor of the Punche Valley, where agricultural water management is evident through features like the Taos Valley Ditch No 1 and Braiden D No 3.

Evidence of early infrastructure and ranching geography is found along the river's edge, notably at the Old State Bridge and the nearby Gaging Sta. The map also captures the eastern rise of the Sangre De Cristo range, providing a clear picture of the hydrological relationship between the mountains and the valley floor. Small catchments such as Apache Reservoir and Park Lake dot the basin, illustrating the vital role of water storage in this arid environment during the late 1960s.