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1964 Map of Montoya Butte

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Montoya Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Old Indian Treaty Boundary slices vertically through this Socorro County landscape, a stark reminder of historical territorial lines in the New Mexico canyonlands. Water is the primary driver of placement and naming here, centered around the drainage of Alamosa Creek. Key landmarks such as Ojo Caliente and the nearby Ruins indicate a long history of human presence near reliable water sources like Alum Spring.

The eastern portion of the map is dominated by the Cibola National Forest, characterized by deep incisions like Kelly Canyon and Bobtail Canyon. To the south, Montoya Butte rises above the surrounding terrain, while isolated water management features like Rattlesnake Well and Prairie Dog Tank suggest the area's utility for ranching. Infrastructure is sparse, with the Burma Road and a Gaging Sta near Monticello Box marking the few modern imprints on this complex topography.