1963 Map of Ramah

About this map

Ramah serves as the central hub of this 1963 survey, situated south of the extensive Cibola National Forest. The landscape is defined by its agricultural and ranching heritage, featuring significant holdings like the Old Bond Ranch and Dent Ranch. For those tracing local genealogy, the map identifies the Mormon Colony Cem and the primary Ramah Cem, markers of the area's early settlement history. Water management is a critical element of this high-desert environment, anchored by the Ramah Reservoir and its Spillway, which controls the flow of Cebolla Creek. The surrounding terrain transitions into notable high points such as Wild Sheep Mesa and is carved by a network of drainage ways including Dan Valley, Harris Valley, and the dramatic The Falls. The boundary between McKinley and Valencia Counties cuts through the northern portion of the quadrangle, illustrating the political geography of the time.