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1963 Map of Otero Store, 1965 Print
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1963 Map of Otero Store

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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The Jicarilla Apache Indian Reservation defines this section of Rio Arriba County, where the high desert plateau is carved by an intricate network of drainages. The landscape is characterized by prominent landforms such as Wild Horse Mesa and the wide expanses of Lapis Valley and Navajo Valley. This 1963 field-checked survey captures the area during a period of active energy development, evidenced by the numerous Oil Wells scattered across the northern terrain and a prominent Pipeline cutting through the center. The eponymous Otero Store serves as a lone human landmark in the southern flats, situated near the headwaters of Cañada Larga. These labels reflect the region's ranching and resource extraction history, providing a precise look at the infrastructure that supported isolated outposts in the New Mexico backcountry.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1963
Date Published1965
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain