1967 Map of Monument Point

About this map

The Canadian River cuts through this high desert landscape of San Miguel County, where the historic Pablo Montoya Grant encompasses rugged canyonlands and mesas. The 1960s terrain is defined by a critical network of water management features, including the Conchas Canal and numerous scattered landmarks like the Alamosa Windmill and Mistake Tank. These features point to the region's enduring reliance on cattle ranching and water rights in a territory where natural springs and tanks were vital for survival.