1971 Map of Trujillo

About this map

The settlement of Trujillo serves as the central hub of this northern New Mexico landscape, characterized by a complex network of canyons and high plateaus. Situated near a local Po and Cem, the village occupies a strategic position at the edge of significant terrain features like Corazon Hill. The geography is defined by deeply carved watercourses, including Cañon Largo, Cañon Ciruela, and Cañon Santiago, which dictate the local transportation routes and settlement patterns. To the southeast, the terrain descends toward Trementina Creek, while numerous smaller canyons such as Cañon Ventanas and Cañon Cuevas branch through the mesa country. This 1970s survey captures the region's ranching-oriented infrastructure, evidenced by isolated markers like the Water Tank and the persistence of small rural centers in San Miguel County.