1968 Map of La Cinta Mesa

About this map

The Pablo Montoya Grant dominates this 1968 landscape in San Miguel County, where ranching infrastructure defines the use of the high plains and mesa tops. The map documents a network of vital water sources in this arid environment, evidenced by named features like the Puertocito Windmills, High Lonesome Tank, and the evocative Hardluck Windmill. These sites, connected by a network of Jeep Trails, represent the mid-century adaptation of historic land grants for modern cattle operations.