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1966 Map of Mesa El Toro

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Mesa El Toro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Mesa el Toro and Mesa las Mulas dominate the center of this high-plateau landscape, where the border of Santa Fe and San Miguel counties is defined by straight section lines rather than terrain. In the mid-1960s, this area functioned primarily as rangeland, marked by a critical network of water management features such as Canyon Well, Pablito Tank, and Stump Tank.

Deep drainage patterns are carved into the limestone and sandstone, notably the wide Cañon Blanco and the namesake Felipe Chavez Canyon in the north. The presence of Big Lake and several named cattle tanks underscores the reliance on surface water and seasonal runoff in this arid environment. Significant landmarks include the prominent Cerro de las Tijeras and the sweeping Valle de la Cabra, providing a detailed look at the rural land use and topography of Northern New Mexico during this era.