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1953 Map of Valle Grande Peak

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Valle Grande Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Juan Jose Lobato Grant defines the southern reach of this landscape, where the high terrain of the Carson National Forest meets early New Mexico land tenure. Surveyed in the early 1950s, the area is dominated by the Ortega Mountains and the prominent Valle Grande Peak. The drainage patterns reveal a complex network of seasonal waters, including Arroyo Seco and the winding Cañada de la Madera.

Evidence of local ranching and land use is visible at La Jarita Ranches, while the Valle Grande Truck Trail provides one of the few established routes through the rugged interior. Other distinctive local landmarks like Rincon de Tio Francisquito and Sotano Saddle highlight the specific naming traditions of Rio Arriba. The presence of El Rito in the southwest corner and numerous springs suggests the vital importance of water management in this high-altitude environment.