Petaca Mesa and the drainage of the Rio Tusas define this high-altitude landscape in Rio Arriba County as it appeared in the early 21st century. The map reveals a land managed for water and mineral resources, notably marked by the Blowout Number 3 Mine in the northwest. A complex network of Forest Service roads, including Forest Rd 97 and Forest Rd 2850, provides access to numerous livestock and wildlife water sources such as Petaca Tanke, Servilleta Tank, and Railroad Tank. Small residential or agricultural clusters like Riverside One Through Four and Laura Crystal appear near the river, while prominent landforms like Cerro Mojino and the Comanche Rim overlook the varied terrain. This survey reflects the modern intersection of traditional ranching infrastructure and forest management in northern New Mexico.
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1918 · Abiquiu
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1918 · Tusas
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1953 · La Madera
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Ojo Caliente
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Raton
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Aztec
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Raton
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Aztec
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · Taos Junction
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1961 · Carson
USGS Topo · 1:24,000