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2010 Map of Ocate

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Ocate
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Ocate serves as a central hub in this high-mesa landscape, where the Ocate Post Office and Ocate Catholic Cemetery anchor a settlement pattern defined by ranching and small-scale agriculture. The geography is characterized by expansive elevated landforms like Gallinas Mesa and LeFebres Mesa, which are deeply incised by drainages such as Ocate Creek and LeFebres Creek. Local history is preserved in the names of family settlements and landmarks, including Los LeFebres, Los Huerros, and Mares.

Genealogists will find particular value in the distribution of burial sites across the territory, including Halls Peak Cemetery to the north and Strong Cemetery to the east. The presence of several historic water-pumping sites, such as the La Cañada Windmill and Cejita Windmill, underscores the importance of groundwater in sustaining life on the plateau. This 2010 survey details the modern road network, centered on the intersection of routes 120 and 442, while documenting the enduring presence of these high-country communities.