1918 Map of Pelona

About this map

Plains of San Agustin dominate the central topography of this 1918 New Mexico survey, creating a vast flat basin flanked by the Datil Mountains and the Tularosa Range. The map documents a period of early ranching and transit, noted by scattered homesteads like the Sanchez Ranch and Gutierrez Ranch along the northern road. The presence of the Horse Spr Stage Station marks an important stop for travelers through this arid high-desert landscape. Much of the southern and western territory is protected within the Datil National Forest, where steep canyons like Dark Canyon and Long Canyon cut through the volcanic terrain. Genealogists and researchers will find localized landmarks such as the O Bar O Ranch and Collins Camp, providing evidence of early settlement patterns before modern infrastructure reached this part of Socorro County.