1961 Map of Tres Orejas

About this map

Carson National Forest dominates the landscape of this Taos County survey, where the prominent volcanic peaks of Tres Orejas rise above the surrounding plateau. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Arroyo Aguaje de la Petaca, which drains the arid uplands and flows toward the Carson Reservoir. This 1961 field-checked map illustrates a landscape primarily shaped by topography and water management rather than dense settlement. Aside from the isolated Dunlap Tank, the area remains largely undeveloped, reflecting the high-desert character of northern New Mexico in the early 1960s. The network of unimproved dirt roads and section lines provides a clear view of how these public lands were accessed and managed during the mid-century period.