1987 Map of Miami

About this map

The Beaubien and Miranda (Maxwell) land grant dominates this high-altitude landscape where the Sangre de Cristo foothills meet the plains. Small settlements like Miami and Salado are situated near a network of drainages including Rayado Creek and Chicoso Creek. The terrain is defined by massive landforms such as Rayado Mesa and Gonzalitos Mesa, separated by the distinct Horse Thief Gap. An Abandoned Canal and various Corral sites point to the region's agricultural and ranching history, while the southern border tracks the Mora Co Colfax Co line. This 1980s survey provides a detailed look at the water management and cattle-ranching infrastructure that sustained these isolated northern New Mexico communities.