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1960 Map of Sky Village NW

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Sky Village NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

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Bernalillito Mesa and Mesa Cortada define the northern elevations of this high-desert landscape in Sandoval County, where a network of ephemeral watercourses and livestock infrastructure supported mid-century ranching. The drainage system is dominated by features like La Jara Arroyo, Armijo Draw, and Arroyo Cuervo, leading toward catchment points such as La Jara Lake and Armijo Lake.

Surface water management is the most visible human imprint on the land, evidenced by numerous family-named landmarks including Collier Tank, Griego Tanks, and Trujillo Tank. Industrial activity is sparse but present, marked by Prospects and a Clay source in the northwest, while the New Mexico Principal Meridian provides a primary surveying reference point across the eastern margin. A long-distance Pipeline and intermittent fence lines cut across the arroyos, illustrating the region's role as a transit corridor for resources and a controlled range for grazing.