1964 Map of Puertecito

About this map

Puertecito sits at the northern edge of this high-desert landscape, where the Rio Salado winds through the drainage systems of Socorro County. To the south, the Cibola National Forest encompasses a complex terrain of canyons and peaks, including La Cruz Peak and the prominent White Peak. The map documents a sparsely populated ranching and indigenous landscape in the mid-1960s, evidenced by the Navajo Community Hall and localized sites like Chavez Ranch and the Bill Dobbs Well.