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2019 Map of Taylor Ranch

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Taylor Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Chama and Los Fuertes anchor the southern reaches of this Costilla County landscape, where the high-altitude terrain of the Sangre de Cristo foothills meets traditional agricultural water systems. The map documents the vital infrastructure of the Culebra Creek watershed, featuring the Sanchez Canal and the Cerro Ditch Number 1, which serve the small settlements and ranch lands of this region. Near the village of Chama, the Chama Cem stands as a point of interest for genealogists tracing local families.

The topography transitions from the alluvial plains around Taylor Ranch to the prominent heights of Cuchilla Alta and the broad expanse of Poker Flat. Numerous drainages including El Pedregoso Cr and Vallejos Cr carve through the northern hills, accessed by a network of rural roads such as Shioshita Rd and Jaquez Rd. This survey provides a clear view of the mountain-and-valley economy, defined by historic irrigation and isolated ranching outposts.