1969 Map of Ojito Spring

About this map

The Zia Indian Reservation and the Ojo Del Espiritu Santo Grant Boundary intersect in this arid region of Sandoval County, defined by a complex network of ephemeral watercourses. Water management is central to the landscape, evidenced by Ojito Spring, Peñasco Tank, and the numerous arroyos such as Arroyo Alamito and Arroyo Corrales that carve through the high ground. The Rio Salado winds along the eastern edge, flanked by an Old Railroad Grade that suggests earlier industrial or transport efforts now superseded by a modern Pipeline. Human activity is sparse but notable at the Marquez Ranch and near Los Posos, while the terrain is dominated by prominent landforms like Cucho Mesa and Bernalillito Mesa. This 1969 field-checked survey provides a clear view of the transition between tribal lands and grant boundaries during the late 1960s.