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1961 Map of San Geronimo

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of San Geronimo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Santa Fe National Forest dominates the high country in this mid-century survey of San Miguel County, where steep drainages like Sebadilla Creek and Barillas Creek carve through the mountain terrain. The map captures a rural landscape defined by small settlements and isolated outposts, notably San Geronimo and San Pablo, the latter of which includes a local Cem. High elevations are marked by Barillas Peak, topped with a Lookout Tower, and the prominent El Barro Peaks to the south.

Evidence of ranching and early land divisions appears throughout the quadrangle, from the Sheurer Ranch and San Geronimo Cabin to the distinct Grant Boundary line. Water sources were critical for these upland communities, with Barillas Spring and Tecolote Creek providing vital resources. The presence of a Mine near Santillanes suggests the continued search for mineral wealth in these canyons long after the initial settlement of the region.