Join Free
1961 Map of Tres Orejas, 1972 Print
Loading...
Loading map...

1961 Map of Tres Orejas

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Tres Orejas rises as the central topographic focal point within this 1960s study of the Taos high desert. The landscape is defined by the high-elevation terrain of the Carson National Forest, where drainage patterns are etched into the earth by the Arroyo Aguaje de la Petaca. This drainage flows southward toward the Carson Reservoir, a critical water management feature in this arid environment. The map captures a moment before significant modern development, focusing on natural landmarks and essential livestock or irrigation infrastructure like Dunlap Tank. The isolation of the peaks against the surrounding basin illustrates the classic New Mexico volcanic field geography, providing an essential record for those studying the land use and hydrology of the region during the mid-century era.

Find a feature on this map

5 named features on this map. Tap any name to fly to it.

Don’t see what you’re looking for? This feature index may not catch every label — zoom into the map to look around manually.

Map Details

Date Portrayed1961
Date Published1972
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.9 inches

Editions of this 1961 Tres Orejas Map

Historical Maps of Taos County Through Time

201 maps found

Featured Locations

Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain