1961 Map of San Luis

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Rio Puerco carves a deep path through this high desert landscape, serving as a historic boundary between the M and S Montoya Grant and the Ojo del Espiritu Santo Grant. The settlement of San Luis sits on the western edge of the wide valley, positioned below the massive Mesa San Luis. This region is defined by its complex drainage network, where numerous watercourses like the Arroyo de las Cuevitas and Arroyo de Balcon feed into the primary river valley. To the south, the settlement of Cabezon is situated near the Cabezon Community Reservoir. The land use is marked by a series of tanks for water management, including Bano Tank and Alamito Tank No 16, alongside industrial markers like Drill Holes and a prominent Pipeline, reflecting the area's transition between traditional land grants and modern resource extraction.