1958 Map of Lochiel

About this map

The Lochiel settlement and its US Customhouse anchor the international border in this mid-century survey of the San Rafael Valley. Situated directly on the United States-Mexico line, the map documents a sparse ranching landscape defined by the San Rafael Dela Zanja Grant and the upper reaches of the Santa Cruz River. The presence of the Parker Canyon School and a small Cem (cemetery) north of the Coronado National Forest boundary indicates a scattered but established rural community during this era. Ranching infrastructure is prominent throughout the terrain, with features like Greene Ranch, Sheeky Spring, and Arlene Tank marking essential water sources in the arid environment. A network of Jeep Trails and more primitive Trails crisscross the canyons, including Parker Canyon and Bodie Canyon, illustrating the remote transportation patterns of the Santa Cruz County borderlands before modern development.