1967 Map of Vicente Canyon

About this map

Rio Grande National Forest dominates the southern landscape of this 1967 survey, where high-altitude drainage systems define the geography. The terrain is deeply incised by a series of dramatic water-carved features including Vicente Canyon, Trujillo Canyon, and Jadero Canyon, all feeding toward the prominent north-south course of La Jara Creek. A Gaging Sta and the Horned Owl Retention Dam indicate the critical role of water management in this arid mountain environment during the mid-20th century.