1963 Map of Las Tablas

About this map

Carson National Forest defines the high-altitude landscape of this northern New Mexico quadrangle, where the Rio Tusas and Rio Vallecitos carve through high plateaus. The topography is dominated by the massive Mesa de la Jarita and the prominent Kiowa Mountain, rising above a network of seasonal drainages like Cleveland Gulch and Agua Cañada. This mid-century survey documents a region defined by its small mountain settlements and a legacy of mining activity, with operations such as the Lonesome Mine and Apache No 2 Mine scattered across the rugged terrain.