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1967 Map of Techado

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Techado
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through the high-elevation landscape of western New Mexico, where the remote ranching culture of the late 1960s is preserved in detail. The settlement of Techado sits in the eastern reaches, while scattered homesteads like Browns Ranch, Davis Ranch, and Towner Ranch underscore the isolated character of this high-country terrain. Deep within the canyons and draws, evidence of much earlier habitation is marked by the presence of Indian Ruins near the southern border of the quadrangle.

Water sources are vital in this arid environment, evidenced by named features such as Hogeye Spring below Hogeye Mountain and the Twin Windmills that supported local livestock operations. The map documents a complex drainage system including Lee Draw, Frenches Draw, and McQuery Canyon, which flow out from the divide. The boundary between Cibola and Catron counties is clearly delineated, crossing a region shaped by both its ancient heritage and its mid-century ranching utility.