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1974 Map of Sacramento

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Sacramento
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Sacramento and Weed serve as the primary hubs in this mid-1970s survey of the Otero County highlands. The landscape is defined by the canyon systems of Agua Chiquita Creek and Rio Peñasco, where water sources like Peñasco Springs and Long Spring supported early settlement and ranching. Within the Lincoln National Forest, a network of recreation sites and forest infrastructure is visible, including Sivells Camp, Camp Mary White, and Camp Tall Pines.

The presence of the Agua Weed Lookout Tower and a Heliport near the center of the map indicates the importance of fire management and forestry monitoring in this era. Local history is preserved through family-named landmarks such as Charlie Harris Canyon and McEwan Tank, reflecting the legacy of land use in the Sacramento Mountains. From the high points of Denny Hill down to the intermittent flows of CHIQUITA Creek, the map details a region where logging, grazing, and seasonal camping intersect.