1954 Map of Pine River

About this map

The confluence of the Los Pinos River and the San Juan River defines this high-desert landscape in northern New Mexico during the mid-1950s. The small settlement of Pine River serves as the focal point near the river junction, surrounded by a complex network of drainage systems including Frances Creek, La Jara Creek, and the deeply incised Gobernador Canyon. The topography is marked by significant elevation changes, notably at Smith Pass, which overlooks a region increasingly shaped by energy extraction.