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1967 Map of Mesito Reservoir, 1982 Print
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1967 Map of Mesito Reservoir

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Rio Grande waters define the western edge of this landscape, carving through a dramatic section known as the Box near the boundary of Conejos and Costilla counties. The 1967 survey captures a high-desert environment where water management and topography dictate the human footprint. The Mesito Reservoir, controlled by a spillway at 7,644 feet, serves as a vital hydrological point for the surrounding plains. The terrain is marked by distinctive formations such as Music Mesa, Brownie Hills, and the ironically named Death Valley. Small-scale exploration is evident through various Prospect markings and the presence of an Indian Cave, suggesting a history of both natural resource seeking and early human presence. Irrigation and agricultural patterns are visible through Culebra Creek and a network of fence and field lines that follow the Sangre de Cristo slopes.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1967
Date Published1982
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain