1960 Map of South Butte

About this map

The Laguna Indian Reservation landscape is defined by its dramatic mesas and isolated buttes, as mapped in this early 1960s survey. Key topographic landmarks like North Butte and South Butte rise above the Southwest Passage, providing a clear view of the natural corridors used for movement across this arid territory. The presence of several named water sources, such as Turquoise Spring, Coyote Spring, and Kemp Santiago Spring, highlights the critical importance of reliable water in the high desert.