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1966 Map of North San Ysidro

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of North San Ysidro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Pecos River carves a deep valley through this mid-century landscape, acting as the central artery for both natural drainage and human infrastructure. Along its northern banks, the settlements of North San Ysidro and South San Ysidro sit near the mouth of Cow Creek, while the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad follows the river's southern curve through Ilfeld and Sands. The map reveals the intricate land divisions of the San Miguel del Bado land grants, which contrast with the open expanses of the Santa Fe National Forest and the towering heights of Glorieta Mesa.

Local history is preserved in the placement of small landmarks like a rural cemetery and a Gravel Pit, indicating the small-scale industries and family foundations of San Miguel County. To the south, the terrain opens into the broad Valle Grande, while name-heavy canyons like Apache Canyon and Los Gavilanes Canyon underscore the complex topography that dictated the placement of early ranching wells and water tanks.