1953 Map of Truchas

About this map

The high mountain settlement of Truchas sits at the center of this 1950s survey, surrounded by a complex system of irrigation ditches and ancient land grants. The landscape is defined by the intersections of the Carson National Forest and Santa Fe National Forest, alongside the boundaries of the Las Sebastian Martin and Nuestra Senora Del Rosario San Fernando Y Santiago grants. To the south, the village of Cordova rests near the Rio Quemado, while the northern reaches include the community of Ojo Sarco and the timber-focused Forest Service Warehouse. Numerous traditional waterways, such as Cañada de Abeyta and Rio de Truchas, illustrate the historic reliance on seasonal drainage and man-made Ditch systems in this high-altitude environment. Researchers will find detailed markings for Vallecitos and the Borrego Ranger Cabin, reflecting a period of active forest management and established rural life.