1953 Map of Ojo Caliente

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Rio Ojo Caliente flows through the center of this high-desert landscape, where agricultural and mineral interests once converged along the Ojo Caliente Grant Boundary. The village of Ojo Caliente and the nearby post office at Gallegos serve as the primary hubs for a series of smaller settlements like Duranes and Gavilan. This 1953 field check captures the area's transition into the mid-century, documenting an economy tied to both the land and resources, with the San Texas Mine and Joseph Mine located just north of the town center.