1958 Map of Raton

About this map

The Sangre de Cristo Mountains dominate this mid-century topographic portrait, where the high peaks of Wheeler Peak and Latir Peak give way to the expansive Maxwell Grant. The landscape is a study in traditional land tenure and early industrial presence, showing the historic boundaries of the Mora Grant and Sangre de Cristo Grant alongside a modern molybdenum mine near Questa. High-altitude settlements like Red River and Eagle Nest contrast with the older valley communities of Taos, Arroyo Seco, and Las Trampas. On the eastern plains, the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad corridor anchors the growth of Raton near the Colorado border. The map preserves the locations of local landmarks such as the Wheatland School and Kowa School, providing a detailed look at the region's rural infrastructure before significant modern development.