1967 Map of Ojito Peak

About this map

The Sangre De Cristo Grant in Costilla County is defined by its high-altitude terrain and water drainage patterns during the late 1960s. Central to the landscape is Ojito Peak, with numerous watercourses like Ojito Creek and Trinchera Creek carving through the elevation. The map captures a moment when land use was primarily focused on resource extraction and seasonal grazing, evidenced by a remote Mine near Rito Seco and a Corral located in the higher elevations. To the southwest, the Willow Creek Reservoir stands as a significant hydrological feature, managing the flow from the surrounding slopes. Transportation is limited to a network of primitive routes, including several Jeep Trails and standard foot Trails that navigate through features like Squirrel Canyon and lead toward the lush Big Meadow.