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1961 Map of Montezuma

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Montezuma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Gallinas Creek carves a critical path through the dramatic elevation changes of the The Creston and La Sierrita, serving as the primary corridor for settlement and water management in this 1961 survey. The village of Montezuma sits at the head of a managed water system that includes the Peterson Reservoir and the Intake Canal, which feeds into Storrie Lake to the east. This network reflects the transition from the high, canyon-riven terrain of Las Vegas to the irrigated agricultural lands on the lower plains.

Local landmarks such as the Sagrada Corazon Ch and the neighboring settlements of Los Vigiles and El Llano provide specific touchpoints for genealogical research. The presence of Camp Maximiliano Luna and scattered livestock operations like the W Bar K Ranch and Rancho Bonito illustrate the mix of military, religious, and ranching influences that shaped the San Miguel County landscape during this era.