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1963 Map of Ojito

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Ojito
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Jicarilla Apache Indian Reservation defines the western landscape of this mid-century Rio Arriba County survey, characterized by the rugged breaks of the Continental Divide. This area is situated within the San Juan Basin Gas Field, as evidenced by a central Pipeline and various industrial markers like Drill Hole and Well sites that dot the high-desert terrain.

Small settlements and family holdings are scattered across the higher elevations, including Ojito, Huffman Ranch, and Tapicitoes. To the south, the Gavilan Cem sits near Gavilan Canyon, providing a specific point of interest for genealogists tracing families from this corner of New Mexico. The drainage network is dominated by steep-walled features such as Cañon de los Ojitos, Bear Canyon, and Sleeper Canyon, while Tapicito Ridge offers a prominent landform overlooking the reservation boundaries.