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1963 Map of Las Vegas SE

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Las Vegas SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Isolated ranches and the undulating plateau of Las Vegas characterize this high-country landscape in San Miguel County during the early 1960s. The settlement pattern is defined by family-held properties such as Leatherwood Ranch, Lewis Ranch, and Spurlock Ranch, often situated near intermittent water sources or along the network of unimproved roads. A small community presence is noted at Boyle, accompanied by a local Cem, reflecting the deep-rooted ranching history of the region.

The southern portion of the quadrangle is dominated by the steep, wooded slopes of Cañon del Agua, where the presence of Ruins suggests earlier habitations or structures near the springs. While the economy of the era was primarily centered on livestock, resource extraction is visible through a scattered Gravel Pit and an Oil Well. Water remains a vital but sparse resource, with drainage provided by Pagosa Creek and numerous small tanks dotting the terrain.