1963 Map of Pinabetoso Peaks

About this map

Pinabetoso Peaks rise above the high-desert borderland where the boundaries of Rio Arriba, Taos, and Conejos counties meet. This 1960s landscape is characterized by the physical remnants of earlier transportation networks, most notably the long stretch of the Old Railroad Grade that cuts north-south through the western portion of the quadrangle. Aside from this corridor and a few scattered Jeep Trails, the area appears remarkably undeveloped, save for the occasional well. The terrain is defined by its administrative intersections, including the Conejos Co Taos Co line at the New Mexico-Colorado border and the Rio Arriba Co Taos Co boundary. This map serves as a vital record for researchers tracing the path of former rail lines through this specific corner of the Southwest.