1963 Map of Leavry Canyon

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through the high country of Rio Arriba County in the early 1960s, marking the hydrological crest of this arid landscape. This survey reveals an active Gas Field development, with numerous Gas Wells and several Drill Holes scattered across the complex terrain. The southern portion of the map is defined by the Jicarilla Apache Indian Reservation Boundary, separating tribal lands from the surrounding public and private domain. Water sources are critical landmarks in this environment, including Bassett Spring, Garambulla Well, and small catchments like Lower Leavry Pond and Upper Leavry Pond. Distinctive geographic features such as Tapicito Ridge and the deep cuts of Leavry Canyon and Bear Canyon structure the drainage patterns for Tapicito Creek and Chico Creek.