1967 Map of Taylor Ranch

About this map

The Sangre De Cristo Grant dominates this 1967 survey of Costilla County, showing the traditional settlement patterns of the Culebra River valley. Small villages such as Chama and Los Fuertes are positioned along the lower elevations, where the Sanchez Canal and Culebra Creek provide vital irrigation for the surrounding agricultural lands. The map details the local religious and civic landscape, including the Cañon Ch and the Chama Cem, which serve these tight-knit communities.