1967 Map of Red Lake Mission

About this map

Red Lake Mission stands as a primary landmark in this high-altitude landscape where the Continental Divide winds through the southeastern portion of the quadrangle. The map extensively documents the Ramah Indian Reservation Boundary, showing the intersection of tribal lands with public and private sections in what was then Valencia County. This 1967 field-checked survey highlights the region's complex drainage patterns, where ephemeral watercourses like Terrero Draw and Atarque Draw carve through the plateau. Significant flatlands and water catchments are recorded, including Peñasco Flat and seasonal bodies of water such as Bull Lake and Laguna Larga, illustrating the character of the New Mexican high desert during the mid-20th century.