1957 Map of Mount Taylor

About this map

Mount Taylor dominates the northern landscape of this mid-century survey, standing as a prominent landmark within the San Mateo Mountains. The terrain transitions from the high peaks of the Cibola National Forest into the lower elevations of the Laguna Indian Reservation to the south. The mapping reflects a rugged environment defined by drainage systems like Seco Canyon and Castillo Canyon, where water sources were critical for local movement and land use. Names like De Armand Spring and Trough Spring suggest the importance of localized water points in an otherwise arid high-altitude region.