1961 Map of San Luis

About this map

The Rio Puerco carves a winding path through this high desert terrain in the early 1960s, defining the landscape between the M and S Montoya Grant Boundary and the Ojo Del Espiritu Santo Grant. The small settlement of San Luis serves as a focal point, situated near the dramatic elevation of San Luis Mesa and Mesa Grande. Further south, the map details the community of Cabezon, accompanied by a Cem and the Cabezon Community Reservoir. Water management is a critical theme across these arid lands, evidenced by the numerous named tanks and wells, including Cherrin Well and Divide Tank. The intricate network of seasonal drainages, such as Arroyo de los Viejos and Arroyo Chavez, illustrates the complex erosional patterns that have shaped the Sandoval County geography over generations.