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1953 Map of Magote Peak

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Magote Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Magote Peak and the high Magote Ridge define this mid-century look at the southern reaches of the Carson National Forest. The landscape is a network of deep drainage systems like Montoya Canyon and Oso Canyon, interspersed with localized watering points essential for ranching and forest operations. Settlements and camps such as Magotito, Rancherilla, and Harris Bear Camp suggest a seasonal or specialized use of the high country, likely tied to grazing and timber.

The southern portion of the survey is dominated by the Juan Jose Lobato Grant, showing a transition from federal forest lands to historic land grant territories. High-altitude hydrology is evident in the numerous named tanks and lagunas, including Laguna de las Ranas and Laguna Pinabete Mocho. This 1953 field check preserves the location of scattered outposts like Montoya and Puertecito de las Ranas before modern infrastructure altered the accessibility of these remote Rio Arriba highlands.