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1972 Map of Maes, 1975 Print
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1972 Map of Maes

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Maes sits within a landscape defined by deep drainages and cattle-ranching territory in San Miguel County. The topography is dominated by dramatic relief, specifically where Cañon Encincoso and Pajarita converge. This area reflects a traditional New Mexican settlement pattern, with small family holdings and educational outposts such as Maestas School serving a scattered population. The map reveals the vital importance of water in this semi-arid environment, with numerous unnamed Spring locations and Juan Torres Lake providing essential resources. Local heritage is preserved in small burial sites like the Juan Torres Cem and several other marked Cem and Grave locations, which offer valuable data for genealogists tracing families in the region. The network of Jeep Trails and primitive roads suggests a reliance on high-clearance transport to navigate between the high mesas and the canyon floors of Cañon Largo and Middle Canyon.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1972
Date Published1975
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain