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1964 Map of Mogote Hills

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Mogote Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The historical Santa Fe Trail and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad run parallel through this high-plains landscape, marking the enduring transportation corridor of northeastern New Mexico. The settlement of Wagon Mound sits at the northern edge, named for the distinctive volcanic landform known as The Wagon Mound that served as a crucial landmark for travelers.

The terrain is defined by the sharp transition from the flat plains of Jarosa to the elevated plateau of Las Mesas Del Conjelon. Water sources such as Gallegos Lake, Vermejo Creek, and Mogote Creek are critical features in this arid environment. Evidence of local ranching and rural life is scattered across the sheet, including the Sanford Ranch, a small Cem, and a Drill Hole, reflecting the mid-century agricultural and industrial footprint in Mora county.