1961 Map of Servilleta Plaza

About this map

Servilleta Plaza is the primary point of settlement in this High Desert landscape, situated along the path of the Rio Tusas. This area, documented in the early 1960s, is defined by the sharp verticality of the Comanche Rim and the volcanic prominence of Cerro Mojino. The map reveals a complex intersection of land boundaries and transportation history, featuring the Petaca Grant Boundary and an Old Railroad Grade that cuts across the eastern plateau. Within the Carson National Forest, the terrain is marked by seasonal water sources like Peña Tank and the rugged descent of Cañon de las Comanches. For genealogists and local historians, the inclusion of a Cem near the plaza offers a specific point of reference for families tied to this high-altitude Taos County community.