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1960 Map of Ranchita

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Ranchita
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Montezuma Valley serves as the central corridor for this 1960s study, where the small settlement of Ranchita sits along Montezuma Road. The landscape is defined by its water sources and heritage sites, from the Montezuma Mine tucked near Buck Canyon to the Montezuma Honor Camp located further south. Native American lands figure prominently, with portions of the Los Coyotes Indian Reservation and Santa Ysabel Indian Reservation meeting the high desert terrain.

Transit through the area follows the historic path of San Felipe Road as it winds through the San Felipe Valley toward the Grapevine Hills. Researchers can trace old family or ranching landmarks such as Paroli Spring, Lithia Spring, and a lone Cem near the valley floor. To the east, the boundary of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park marks the transition into more arid lands, featuring landmarks like Camel Rock and the distant Grapevine Mine.