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1953 Map of Navajo Peak

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Navajo Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Rio Chama Canyon dominates this 1950s landscape, cutting a deep path through the northern New Mexico plateau. Evidence of early inhabitants is preserved in the form of Cliff Dwellings and unnamed Ruins found near the southern reach of the canyon. The territory is defined by massive topographic features including Mesa Golondrina, Mesa de los Viejos, and the prominent Navajo Peak.

Settlement is sparse, represented by the Juan Gallegos Ranch near the confluence of the Rio Gallina. The map details a network of water sources essential for life in this arid environment, such as Golondrina Tank and Huckbay Tank, alongside natural features like Poso Spring. Much of the land is managed as part of the Santa Fe National Forest and Carson National Forest, with a Pack Trail winding through Hart Canyon.