1963 Map of Rainsville

About this map

Rainsville sits at the northern end of this mid-century New Mexico landscape, a region defined by its complex network of water resources and small, dispersed settlements. The area shows a clear reliance on irrigation and water management, evidenced by the numerous small bodies of water such as La Cueva Lake, Red Lake, Horse Lake, and Tree Lake, many of which support local agricultural interests like the Salman Ranch. In the south, the Mora River and Rito Cebolla converge near the community of Golondrinas, where the Golondrinas Cem and Jager Cem provide points of interest for genealogical research. The presence of the Sacred Heart Ch in Rainsville and the local Po highlight the civic centers of these small villages during the early 1960s. The terrain is further marked by several Gravel Pits, indicating small-scale local industry alongside the traditional ranching and farming lifestyle.