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1961 Map of Wolf Stand

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Wolf Stand
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Wolf Stand and the nearby Torreon Navajo Mission characterize this high-desert landscape in Sandoval County, where life and transit are defined by the seasonal flow of arroyos and the placement of essential water tanks. The settlement at Wolf Stand sits near the convergence of several major drainage systems, including Cañon Medio and the wide reaches of San Isidro Wash. The 1961 topography reveals a reliance on water infrastructure, with named features like Geronimo Tank, Old Hogan Tank, and West Cornfield Tank dotted across the terrain to support local needs.

Aviation and education are represented by the Torreon Airport and the Torreon Day Sch, reflecting the community hubs of the era. The presence of Pipelines and a Landing Strip further north suggests industrial activity and logistical connectivity in this arid region. From the elevation of Black Mountain to the depths of Cañon Trujillo, the map documents a delicate balance between a harsh environment and the human efforts to settle it.