1963 Map of Pinehaven

About this map

The Zuni Indian Reservation and the Cibola National Forest meet in this high-desert landscape of McKinley County, defined by a network of drainage washes and historical landmarks. The map documents the community of Pinehaven, noting both the Pinehaven Cem and a site labeled as ruins, suggesting a shift in local habitation by the late 1970s. Religious and agricultural life is anchored by the Navajo Ch and the dual water resources of Vanderwagen Reservoir No 1 and Vanderwagen Reservoir No 2. Deeply carved terrain features like Coal Mine Canyon and Whitewater Arroyo illustrate the complex topography that governed movement through this region. This survey, updated with 1978 aerial data, provides a detailed look at the interface between tribal lands and national forest boundaries during a period of transition for rural New Mexico settlements.