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1963 Map of Santos Peak

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Santos Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Cereza Mesa and Santos Mesa dominate this high-desert landscape in Rio Arriba County, defined by a complex network of canyons and mesas typical of Northern New Mexico. The 1960s economy of the region is etched into the terrain through an extensive Gas Field and industrial infrastructure, including a prominent Pipeline and Pumping Sta. These energy developments exist alongside seasonal outposts such as Lowry Camp and Camp Ercan.

The southeastern portion of the map is marked by the Jicarilla Apache Indian Reservation Boundary, while natural landmarks like Santos Peak and Magdalena Butte provide vertical relief against the broad expanses of Ensenada Mesa. Waterways such as Largo Canyon and Muñoz Creek carve deep through the plateau, illustrating the drainage patterns of this arid environment during a period of active resource extraction.