1990 Map of White Lakes

About this map

The high plains of Santa Fe County are defined here by the seasonal basins of the White Lakes and the rugged drainage systems that carve through the arid terrain. This 1990 provisional survey documents a landscape of ranching and utility infrastructure, where water sources like Bozier Well, Spring Tank, and several labeled Water Tanks are essential markers of human presence. The topography is shaped by the San Cristoval highlands and deep-cut channels such as Armijo Draw, Kinsell Draw, and the Arroyo de la Jara. Evidence of remote activity is visible in the isolated Landing Strip, various 4wd tracks, and a prominent Trans Line that cuts across the southern sections of the quadrangle, reflecting the modern utility of this expansive New Mexican territory.