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1964 Map of Taos

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Taos
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Taos Pueblo and the village of Taos serve as the focal points for this 1960s study of the high desert and mountain interface. The landscape is defined by its deep Spanish and Indigenous heritage, evidenced by the intricate system of irrigation ditches such as the Acequia Madre, Acequia de la Loma, and Acequia del Monte that draw from the Rio Pueblo de Taos. These communal water systems reflect a centuries-old agricultural tradition still vibrant at the time of the survey.

Bordered by the Carson National Forest to the east, the map details significant land grants including the Antoine Leroux Grant and the Cristoval de la Serna Grant. Beyond the core settlements, local landmarks like the Santo Niño Ch, the Cristoval Landing Strip, and the Drive-in Theater capture a moment where traditional land use met modern infrastructure. Family and community histories are further preserved through various burial sites, including Graham Cem and the Campo Santo del Pueblo.