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1994 Map of Ocate

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Ocate
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Ocate and its surrounding high-altitude landscapes are defined by a complex network of mesa tops and deeply cut canyons. The settlement pattern follows the drainage of Ocate Creek, where the Ocate Mission and Guadalupe Ch served as central community landmarks for the rural population. To the west, the prominent rise of Gallinas Mesa separates the main valley from the more isolated reaches of Los Lefebres and the high flats of Laguna Salada Mesa.

Evidence of historical ranching and land use is visible through the mapping of the Grant Boundary and numerous water sources like the Flowing Well and Cejita Windmill. The terrain is punctuated by significant volcanic and geological features, from the heights of Halls Peak and Ocate Peak to the distinct form of Cerrito Pelon. These named peaks and family-associated cemeteries like Strong Cem provide essential anchor points for researchers tracing the mid-20th-century history of Mora County.