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1960 Map of Sky Village NE

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Sky Village NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The Zia Indian Reservation dominates this landscape in Sandoval County, characterized by a complex drainage system that defines the local geography. The map illustrates the northern reaches of the Zia Pueblo Grant Boundary, where the terrain is carved by numerous watercourses such as the Arroyo de Piedra Parada and Arroyo de las Milpas. The presence of the Tenorio Ranch and Laguna de Baca suggests the historical importance of water management and livestock in this arid environment.

Prominent landforms like Cerrito Picacho, Cerrito Redondo, and Cerro Conejo rise above the surrounding mesas, serving as natural landmarks for generations. The escarpment of La Ceja runs through the lower third of the quadrangle, creating a distinct topographical break. This 1960 field check provides a detailed record of the unimproved dirt roads and trails that connected these isolated ranching outposts and reservation lands before significant modern development.