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1966 Map of Ocate

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Ocate
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The high plateau and canyon country of Mora County are defined here by the massive Gallinas Mesa and the winding course of Ocate Creek. In the mid-1960s, the settlement of Ocate serves as a local hub, situated near the Ocate Grant Boundary and flanked by landmarks such as Guadalupe Ch and the Strong Cem. The landscape reflects a legacy of family ranching and small-scale mountain farming, with smaller settlements like Los LeFebres and Los Huerros positioned along the canyon floors.

Water management is critical in this arid environment, evidenced by named features like the Flowing Well, Cejita Windmill, and La Canada Windmill. The topography is varied, ranging from the prominent Halls Peak in the north to the distinctive Cejita landform in the south. Genealogists will find value in the scattered burial sites, including the Halls Peak Cem and several unnamed cemeteries located near historic parish churches such as San Juan Ch.