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1966 Map of Ojo Feliz

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Ojo Feliz
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Ojo Feliz serves as the primary settlement in this mid-1960s topographic study of the New Mexico highlands. The landscape is defined by volcanic features and high-altitude water sources, anchored by the prominent peak of Cerro Pelon and the ridgeline of La Cuchilla. The presence of small lakes such as Apache Lake, Sand Lake, and the larger Laguna Salada suggests the vital importance of seasonal water in this arid environment, further emphasized by the labeling of the Pelon Windmill.

For local historians and genealogists, the map preserves specific markers of the community's heritage. The San Yasidro Ch and its associated San Yasidro Cem are clearly indicated near the main settlement, while the Casias Cem provides a distinct family-named landmark to the southeast. These sites, situated among the drainage of Wolf Creek and the shadow of Cerro Del Amole, document the physical layout of rural Mora County life before modern development.