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1965 Map of Tenmile Hill

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Tenmile Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

High desert ranching life and deep canyon topography define this mid-1960s survey of the New Mexico interior. Remote outposts such as Tigner Ranch, Woofter Ranch, and Melton Ranch are the primary markers of human habitation in this arid landscape, clustered near seasonal water sources and the shelter of the foothills. The map reveals a complex network of drainages including Big Rosa Canyon and Milligan Gulch, which cut through the high elevations of the Cibola National Forest.

The terrain is anchored by significant landmarks like Tenmile Hill and Horse Mountain, providing a detailed look at how cattle operations and water management were structured around features like Wilson Tank and Horse Mountain Tank. This survey serves as a precise record of the land use patterns in Socorro County during an era of traditional open-country ranching before more modern infrastructure altered the regional footprint.