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1964 Map of Puerto De Los Cavadores

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Puerto De Los Cavadores
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Sierra Lucero dominates this mid-century landscape, a prominent ridge running north-to-south through a remote section of the New Mexico interior. The map records the high-elevation transition between Valencia and Socorro Counties, where the rugged topography is defined by significant passes such as Puerto de Bartolo Pino and the namesake Puerto de los Cavadores.

Evidence of ranching and land use is sparse but distinct, centered around critical water sources and family-named landmarks. The presence of Spreen Ranch in the southeast corner and several livestock watering stations, including Cordova Tank, Torres Tank, and Crowder Tank, reveals how this arid terrain was managed. Navigating the lower elevations below Mesa de la Cienaga often relied on an established Jeep Trail, providing access through the winding Cañon de la Cienaga.