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1971 Map of Laguna Huerfana

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Laguna Huerfana
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Deep canyons and upland basins characterize this San Miguel County landscape as it was documented in 1971. The topographical layout reveals a transition from the broad Valle Redondo to the intricate drainage systems of Conchas Canyon and Cañon de las Cuevas. Local heritage is anchored by sites like the Old Taloso School and the Jimenez Cem, which sit near the eastern edge of the survey area, suggesting the focal points of rural community life before the modern era.

Surface water is a defining feature here, from the namesake Laguna Huerfana to Crystal Lake and Conchas Spring. These water sources are scattered among numerous named draws, including Cañoncito del Mogote and Jaroso Cañon, which carve through the high plateaus. Evidence of local industry appears in the form of several Gravel Pits, while a clear Trail and various unimproved roads indicate the historical transit routes through this section of the Las Vegas and Mora grant lands.