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1963 Map of Santos Peak

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Santos Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Santos Mesa and the surrounding high desert plateau dominate this 1963 survey of the northern Rio Arriba country. This is a landscape defined by its deep drainages and industrial infrastructure, where the Gas Field is networked by a massive Pipeline and numerous Gas Well sites. These modern energy developments cut across much older geographical markers, such as Muñoz Canyon and Rincon Largo.

The southeastern portion of the map includes a section of the Jicarilla Apache Indian Reservation, highlighting the intersection of tribal lands and resource extraction. Evidence of local habitation and utility is sparse but specific, noted by Camp Ercan, a Radio Tower, and a Pumping Sta. Distinctive natural landmarks like Santos Peak and Magdalena Butte provide vertical orientation for researchers tracking the historical topography and land-use patterns of this high-elevation region during the mid-20th century.