1983 Map of Lagunitas Creek

About this map

The Tierra Amarilla Grant Boundary cuts a significant diagonal across this high-altitude landscape, marking a legacy of land tenure in northern New Mexico. Situated within the Carson National Forest, the terrain is defined by a complex network of waterways, including the winding Rio Brazos and Rio San Antonio. The intersection of these drainage systems near areas like Brazos Meadows and Olguin Mesa illustrates the traditional upland grazing and water-rights patterns essential to the region's history. Distinctive geographical features such as the Bad Lands and the deep cuts of Tanques Canyon provide a detailed look at the erosional forces shaping the Rio Arriba highlands. Other smaller water bodies, including Gavilan Creek and Rio Nutritas, further map the intricate watershed that supported local land grants.