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Taos County, New Mexico

83 topographic sheets and 3 fire insurance atlases across 1 place.

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From the record

40 National Register listings published here, 7 of them National Historic Landmarks.

Sources: the National Register database, National Park Service

New Mexico within the United States
Taos County within New Mexico
Explore by year 1901 1905

What the record shows

  • 1 place in this county was surveyed for fire insurance: Taos, between 1908 and 1939.
  • 3 fire insurance atlases survive for the county. Topographic coverage is national; fire insurance survey reached only incorporated places with something worth insuring.
  • 686 topographic sheet readings cover the county's settlements.
  • 40 properties here are on the National Register of Historic Places: 26 buildings, 11 districts, 2 structures and 1 site.
  • 15 of the 40 listings were added during the 1970s.
  • The Geographic Names Information System records 66 populated places in this county; 66 are covered by at least one topographic sheet.

Photographs

40 photographs, 1939 to 1943

Taken for the Office of War Information and the Farm Security Administration, who photographed the country between 1935 and 1944. Works of United States government photographers, with no known restriction on use. Each opens its catalogue record.

Questa, New Mexico. Spanish-American girl, a patient at the clinic operated by the Taos County cooperative health association
Questa, New Mexico. Spanish-American girl, a patient at the clinic operated by the Taos County cooperative health association
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Trampas, New Mexico. Father Cassidy conducting mass at a church which was built in 1700 and is the best-preserved colonial mission in the Southwest
Trampas, New Mexico. Father Cassidy conducting mass at a church which was built in 1700 and is the best-preserved colonial mission in the Southwest
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Penasco, New Mexico. Waiting room of the clinic operated by the Taos County cooperative health association on well baby day
Penasco, New Mexico. Waiting room of the clinic operated by the Taos County cooperative health association on well baby day
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Penasco, Taos County, New Mexico. Domestic science class in a high school which is supported by the state but administered by the Roman Catholic Church
Penasco, Taos County, New Mexico. Domestic science class in a high school which is supported by the state but administered by the Roman Catholic Church
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Penasco, New Mexico. A grade school student eating a hot lunch
Penasco, New Mexico. A grade school student eating a hot lunch
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Vadito, Taos County, New Mexico. A very poor Spanish-American home
Vadito, Taos County, New Mexico. A very poor Spanish-American home
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Adobe house, Costilla, New Mexico
Adobe house, Costilla, New Mexico
Lee, Russell, 1940. Library of Congress
Penasco, New Mexico
Penasco, New Mexico
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Trampas, New Mexico. The Lopez home is many generations old, and this fireplace has been the only form of heating its inhabitants have known
Trampas, New Mexico. The Lopez home is many generations old, and this fireplace has been the only form of heating its inhabitants have known
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Penasco, New Mexico. A sheep ranch
Penasco, New Mexico. A sheep ranch
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Spanish-American woman spinning woolen thread at WPA (Works Progress Administration/Work Projects Administration) project. Costilla, New Mexico
Spanish-American woman spinning woolen thread at WPA (Works Progress Administration/Work Projects Administration) project. Costilla, New Mexico
Lee, Russell, 1939. Library of Congress
Vadito, Taos County, New Mexico. A very poor Spanish-American home
Vadito, Taos County, New Mexico. A very poor Spanish-American home
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Young Spanish-American child. Amalia, New Mexico
Young Spanish-American child. Amalia, New Mexico
Lee, Russell, 1940. Library of Congress
Questa, New Mexico. Spanish-American girl who is in the first grade in school
Questa, New Mexico. Spanish-American girl who is in the first grade in school
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Barn and chicken coop of Spanish-American farmer. Chamisal, New Mexico
Barn and chicken coop of Spanish-American farmer. Chamisal, New Mexico
Lee, Russell, 1940. Library of Congress
Taos County, New Mexico. Father Cassidy, the Catholic priest of the parish of Penasco, advising his parishioners
Taos County, New Mexico. Father Cassidy, the Catholic priest of the parish of Penasco, advising his parishioners
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Farming country at Llano de San Juan, New Mexico
Farming country at Llano de San Juan, New Mexico
Lee, Russell, 1940. Library of Congress
Trampas, New Mexico. Member of the congregation leaving an offering during a memorial mass in church which was built in 1700 and is the best-preserved colonial mission in the Southwest
Trampas, New Mexico. Member of the congregation leaving an offering during a memorial mass in church which was built in 1700 and is the best-preserved colonial mission in the Southwest
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Spanish-American woman rolling out tortillas near Taos, New Mexico. Taos County
Spanish-American woman rolling out tortillas near Taos, New Mexico. Taos County
Lee, Russell, 1939. Library of Congress
Spanish-American woman covering dough so that shaped loaves will rise evenly. Near Taos, New Mexico
Spanish-American woman covering dough so that shaped loaves will rise evenly. Near Taos, New Mexico
Lee, Russell, 1939. Library of Congress
Trampas, Taos County, New Mexico. A Spanish-American village in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Ditches and hand-hewn flumes carry the mountain water out over the valley for irrigation
Trampas, Taos County, New Mexico. A Spanish-American village in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Ditches and hand-hewn flumes carry the mountain water out over the valley for irrigation
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Penasco, New Mexico. Evenings are long for Marjorie Muller, in her lonely post as resident nurse at the clinic operated by the Taos County cooperative health association
Penasco, New Mexico. Evenings are long for Marjorie Muller, in her lonely post as resident nurse at the clinic operated by the Taos County cooperative health association
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Questa, New Mexico
Questa, New Mexico
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Questa, New Mexico. Examination in the clinic operated by the Taos County cooperative health association
Questa, New Mexico. Examination in the clinic operated by the Taos County cooperative health association
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Penasco, New Mexico. An obstetrical case being rushed to the hospital at Embudo
Penasco, New Mexico. An obstetrical case being rushed to the hospital at Embudo
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Los Cordovas, west of Taos, Taos County, New Mexico. Sheep which belong to Blas Chavez, a Spanish-American rancher
Los Cordovas, west of Taos, Taos County, New Mexico. Sheep which belong to Blas Chavez, a Spanish-American rancher
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Trampas, New Mexico. Mass day at a church which was built in 1700 and is the best-preserved colonial mission in the Southwest
Trampas, New Mexico. Mass day at a church which was built in 1700 and is the best-preserved colonial mission in the Southwest
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Trampas, New Mexico. Spanish-Americans like any kind of pictures; even Hollywood beauties have their place with the saints on the family wall. These pictures are in the home of Juan Lopez, the majordomo (mayor) [i.e., steward
Trampas, New Mexico. Spanish-Americans like any kind of pictures; even Hollywood beauties have their place with the saints on the family wall. These pictures are in the home of Juan Lopez, the majordomo (mayor) [i.e., steward
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Trampas, New Mexico. Juan Lopez, the majordomo (mayor) [i.e., steward], cannont read English, but pictures of other lands and maps of the world fascinate him
Trampas, New Mexico. Juan Lopez, the majordomo (mayor) [i.e., steward], cannont read English, but pictures of other lands and maps of the world fascinate him
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Spanish-American FSA (Farm Security Administration) client feeding her rabbits near Taos, New Mexico
Spanish-American FSA (Farm Security Administration) client feeding her rabbits near Taos, New Mexico
Lee, Russell, 1939. Library of Congress
Penasco, New Mexico. Nurse Marjorie Muller of the clinic operated by the Taos County cooperative health association packing her bag to go on a house call
Penasco, New Mexico. Nurse Marjorie Muller of the clinic operated by the Taos County cooperative health association packing her bag to go on a house call
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Llano, near Penasco, New Mexico. The graveyard behind the church of Penitente Miranda
Llano, near Penasco, New Mexico. The graveyard behind the church of Penitente Miranda
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Irrigated bean field. Amalia, New Mexico
Irrigated bean field. Amalia, New Mexico
Lee, Russell, 1940. Library of Congress
Questa, Taos County, New Mexico. The general store
Questa, Taos County, New Mexico. The general store
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Trampas, New Mexico. Father Cassidy conducting mass at a church which was built in 1700 and is the best-preserved colonial mission in the Southwest
Trampas, New Mexico. Father Cassidy conducting mass at a church which was built in 1700 and is the best-preserved colonial mission in the Southwest
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Penasco (vicinity), New Mexico. U.S. Forest Rangers on snow shoes and skiis going into the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to measure the snow
Penasco (vicinity), New Mexico. U.S. Forest Rangers on snow shoes and skiis going into the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to measure the snow
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Spanish-American acrobat of traveling show. Audience in background. Penasco, New Mexico
Spanish-American acrobat of traveling show. Audience in background. Penasco, New Mexico
Lee, Russell, 1940. Library of Congress
Trampas, New Mexico. Congregation leaving after mass from a church which was built in 1700 and is the best-preserved colonial mission in the Southwest
Trampas, New Mexico. Congregation leaving after mass from a church which was built in 1700 and is the best-preserved colonial mission in the Southwest
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress
Home of Spanish-American farmer. Amalia, New Mexico
Home of Spanish-American farmer. Amalia, New Mexico
Lee, Russell, 1940. Library of Congress
Penasco, New Mexico. A native band at a dance. J. L. Lopez Orchestra
Penasco, New Mexico. A native band at a dance. J. L. Lopez Orchestra
Collier, John, Jr, 1943. Library of Congress

Places on the National Register

40

Every property in this county listed on the National Register of Historic Places, with the year it was listed and the federal nomination document.

Photograph PropertyType ListedReference
Bernard J. Beimer Housebuilding200606000156
Gov. Charles Bent Housebuilding197878001831
Black Copper Mine and Stamp Milldistrict200000000875
Ernest L. Blumenschein Housebuilding196666000495
Carson Schoolbuilding198686000233
Kit Carson Housebuilding196666000948
Chapel of Santa Cruzbuilding197575001174
Couse, Eanger Irving, House and Studio-Sharp, Joseph Henry, Studiosbuilding200505001096
Nicholai Fechin Housedistrict197979001558
Leon Gaspard Housebuilding197979001559
Harwood Foundationbuilding197676001200
E. Martin Hennings House and Studio Historic Districtdistrict199090001028
La Loma Plaza Historic Districtdistrict198282003339
La Morada de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupebuilding197676001201
Las Trampas Historic Districtdistrict196767000007
Laureano Cordova Millbuilding197474001212
D.H. Lawrence Ranch Historic Districtdistrict200403001410
Mabel Dodge Luhan Housebuilding197878001832
Orin Mallette Cabinbuilding198484003055
Sylvester M. Mallette Cabinbuilding198484003056
Severino Martinez Housebuilding197373001153
Melson-Oldham Cabinbuilding198484003057
Molino de los Duranesbuilding2020100004918
Ojo Caliente Hot Springs Round Barnbuilding200303000996
Ojo Caliente Mineral Springsbuilding198585003496
Picuris Pueblodistrict197474001211
Pierce-Fuller Housebuilding198484003058
Ranchos de Taos Plazadistrict197878001830
Red River Schoolhousebuilding198484003059
Rio Grande Gorge Bridgestructure199797000733
San Francisco de Assisi Mission Churchbuilding197070000416
San Jose de Gracia Churchbuilding197070000415
San Ysidro Oratoriobuilding198484003060
Taos Downtown Historic Districtdistrict198282003340
Taos Innbuilding198282003341
Taos Pueblodistrict196666000496
Tres Piedras Administrative Site, Olddistrict199392000341
Tres Piedras Railroad Water Towerstructure197979001560
Turley Mill and Distillery Sitesite197878001833
Brigham J. Young Housebuilding198484003063

Digitised newspapers

6 issues

Sampled issues, machine-read from the Library of Congress scan and published page by page, so every headline and column is searchable text.

Red River Prospector

Red River, Taos County, N.M., 1900 to 190?. Machine-read from the Library of Congress scan.

La Revista De Taos and the Taos Cresset

Taos, Nuevo México, 1905. Machine-read from the Library of Congress scan.

Photographs from libraries nationwide

7 of 13 shown

Selected from the Digital Public Library of America's 13 image records catalogued for this county. Every one shown here carries a public-domain status or a licence that permits reuse on a site that carries advertising; non-commercial, share-alike and restricted images are excluded. The selection is spread across the county's towns (at most eight per town), so no single institution's bulk upload crowds out the rest. Each opens the holding library's record, and the complete set at the Digital Public Library of America is one click away.

North Pueblo, Taos Indian Pueblo, New Mexico, Boston Public Library - undated
North Pueblo, Taos Indian Pueblo, New Mexico. Boston Public Library, via the Digital Public Library of America.
Old Mission Church, Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico, Boston Public Library - undated
Old Mission Church, Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico. Boston Public Library, via the Digital Public Library of America.
Ceremonial kiva, Frijoles Canyon -- Bandelier National Monument, Boston Public Library - undated
Ceremonial kiva, Frijoles Canyon -- Bandelier National Monument. Boston Public Library, via the Digital Public Library of America.
South Pueblo, Taos Indian Pueblo. New Mexico, Boston Public Library - undated
South Pueblo, Taos Indian Pueblo. New Mexico. Boston Public Library, via the Digital Public Library of America.
Pueblo de Taos, Boston Public Library - undated
Pueblo de Taos. Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942, Boston Public Library, via the Digital Public Library of America.
Ruins of Old Pueblo Church, Taos Valley, New Mexico, Boston Public Library - undated
Ruins of Old Pueblo Church, Taos Valley, New Mexico. Gurnsey, B. H. (Byron H.), 1833-1880, Boston Public Library, via the Digital Public Library of America.
Greetings from Taos, New Mexico. Historic Kit Carson House, Boston Public Library - undated
Greetings from Taos, New Mexico. Historic Kit Carson House. Boston Public Library, via the Digital Public Library of America.

The county from the air

48 shown

Flown by the U.S. Geological Survey between 1937 and 1989, the Aerial Photo Single Frames collection is the definitive mid-century view of the land: fields, roads and rivers as the camera saw them. The Survey holds 4,536 frames inside the rectangle that bounds this county; the 48 frames below were taken over the county itself, chosen across the decades of flights (at most four a year from that rectangle), so one flight cannot crowd out the rest. The full set is free to browse and download at EarthExplorer under the dataset Aerial Photo Single Frames.

U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1947-02-01, scale 1:35400
1947-02-01, scale 1:35400. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1947-02-01, scale 1:35400
1947-02-01, scale 1:35400. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1947-02-01, scale 1:35400
1947-02-01, scale 1:35400. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1947-02-01, scale 1:35400
1947-02-01, scale 1:35400. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1948-10-25, scale 1:43200
1948-10-25, scale 1:43200. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1948-10-25, scale 1:43200
1948-10-25, scale 1:43200. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1948-10-25, scale 1:43200
1948-10-25, scale 1:43200. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1948-10-25, scale 1:43200
1948-10-25, scale 1:43200. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1952-08-21, scale 1:28400
1952-08-21, scale 1:28400. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1952-08-21, scale 1:28400
1952-08-21, scale 1:28400. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1952-08-21, scale 1:28400
1952-08-21, scale 1:28400. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1952-08-21, scale 1:28400
1952-08-21, scale 1:28400. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1953-09-19, scale 1:35600
1953-09-19, scale 1:35600. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1953-09-19, scale 1:35600
1953-09-19, scale 1:35600. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1953-09-29, scale 1:53000
1953-09-29, scale 1:53000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1953-09-29, scale 1:53000
1953-09-29, scale 1:53000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1954-04-17, scale 1:54000
1954-04-17, scale 1:54000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1954-05-27, scale 1:54000
1954-05-27, scale 1:54000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1954-05-27, scale 1:54000
1954-05-27, scale 1:54000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1954-05-28, scale 1:54000
1954-05-28, scale 1:54000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1958-07-23, scale 1:37600
1958-07-23, scale 1:37600. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1958-07-23, scale 1:37600
1958-07-23, scale 1:37600. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1958-07-23, scale 1:37600
1958-07-23, scale 1:37600. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1958-07-23, scale 1:37600
1958-07-23, scale 1:37600. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1961-09-04, scale 1:30600
1961-09-04, scale 1:30600. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1961-09-04, scale 1:30600
1961-09-04, scale 1:30600. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1961-09-04, scale 1:30600
1961-09-04, scale 1:30600. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1961-09-04, scale 1:30600
1961-09-04, scale 1:30600. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1962-08-10, scale 1:32800
1962-08-10, scale 1:32800. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1962-08-10, scale 1:32800
1962-08-10, scale 1:32800. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1962-08-10, scale 1:32800
1962-08-10, scale 1:32800. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1962-08-10, scale 1:32800
1962-08-10, scale 1:32800. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1964-10-31, scale 1:32000
1964-10-31, scale 1:32000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1964-10-31, scale 1:32000
1964-10-31, scale 1:32000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1964-10-31, scale 1:32000
1964-10-31, scale 1:32000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1964-10-31, scale 1:32000
1964-10-31, scale 1:32000. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1965-08-27, scale 1:38600
1965-08-27, scale 1:38600. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1965-08-27, scale 1:38600
1965-08-27, scale 1:38600. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1965-08-27, scale 1:38600
1965-08-27, scale 1:38600. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1965-08-27, scale 1:38600
1965-08-27, scale 1:38600. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1972-04-24, scale 1:31680
1972-04-24, scale 1:31680. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1972-04-24, scale 1:31680
1972-04-24, scale 1:31680. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1972-04-24, scale 1:31680
1972-04-24, scale 1:31680. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1972-04-24, scale 1:31680
1972-04-24, scale 1:31680. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1973-06-10, scale 1:31680
1973-06-10, scale 1:31680. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1973-06-10, scale 1:31680
1973-06-10, scale 1:31680. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1973-06-10, scale 1:31680
1973-06-10, scale 1:31680. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.
U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph, 1973-06-10, scale 1:31680
1973-06-10, scale 1:31680. U.S. Geological Survey aerial photograph.

Weather records

67 stations, 42 gages

The thermometers that kept this county's weather, and the gages that measured the flow of its streams, as the federal records hold them. The extremes below are measured values from those records, not estimates.

The 1950 census, district by district

47 districts

Who lived here in 1950, one enumeration district at a time, as the Census Bureau described each district. Each row opens its official National Archives result, with Population Schedules and ED Maps available there.

  • 29-1Taos town, comprising parts of Election Precincts 1, Taos, 3, Ranchos de Taos, 4, Prado, and 28, Canon de Taos: Taos town - Taos Indian Reservation (part), in Election Precinct 1, Taos
  • 29-2Taos town - That part in Election Precinct 3, Ranchos de Taos
  • 29-3Taos town - That part in Election Precinct 4, Prado
  • 29-4Taos town - That part in Election Precinct 28, Canon de Taos
  • 29-5Election Precinct 1, Taos - Taos Indian Reservation (part), outside Taos town: Taos Pueblo, unincorporated Bounded by Half-section line of Sections 33 and 34, T. 26 N., R.13 E.; Half-section line of Section 34, T. 26 N., R. 13 E., Half-section line of Section 3, T. 25 N., R. 13 E.; Half-section line of Sections 3 and 4, T. 25 N., R. 13 E.; Half-section line of Section 4, T. 25 N., R. 13 E., Half-section line of Section 33, T. 26N., R. 13 E.
  • 29-6Election Precinct 1, Taos - That part outside Taos town and the unincorporated place of Taos Pueblo, in Taos Indian Reservation. (See separate may for boundaries of Taos Pueblo) (Remainder of Election Precinct 1, Taos, is in Taos town)
  • 29-7Election Precinct 2, Los Cordovas
  • 29-8Ranchos de Taos, unincorporated, comprising parts of Election Precincts 3, Ranchos de Taos, and 19, Talpa: Ranchos de Taos, unincorporated - That part in Election Precinct 3, Ranchos de Taos Bounded by North boundary of Cristoval De La Serna Grant; Unnamed Stream, U.S. Highway 64, offset 1/2 mile east end parallel to New Mexico Route 3; Election Precinct line, Unnamed Rd.; U.S. Highway 64, Rio Grande De Ranchos
  • 29-9Ranchos de Taos, unincorporated - That part in Election Precinct 19, Talpa Bounded by Election Precinct line; Offset 1/2 mile east of and parallel to New Mexico Route 3; Rio Chiquito, Arroyo Miranda; Unnamed Rd.
  • 29-10Election Precinct 3, Ranchos de Taos - That part outside Taos town and the unincorporated place of Ranchos de Taos (See separate map for boundaries of Ranchos de Taos) (Remainder of Election Precinct 3, Ranchos de Taos is in Taos town and the unincorporated place of Ranchos de Taos)
  • 29-11Election Precinct 4, Prado - That part outside Taos town (Remainder of Election Precinct 4, Prado, is in Taos town)
  • 29-12Election Precinct 5, Arroyo Seco
  • 29-13Election Precinct 6, Arroyo Hondo
  • 29-14Election Precinct 7, Questa: Election Precinct 7, Questa - That part east of State Highway 3
  • 29-15Election Precinct 7, Questa - That part west of State Highway 3
  • 29-16Election Precinct 8, Llano: Llano, unincorporated: Llano, unincorporated - That part in Picuris Indian Reservation Bounded by Election Precinct line; Picuris Indian Reservation boundary; Election Precinct line
  • 29-17Election Precinct 8: Llano, unincorporated - That part outside Picuris Indian Reservation Bounded by Picuris Indian Reservation boundary; Election precinct line; Due west line from intersection of Unnamed road and Llano Rodarte precinct line to Llano El Valle precinct line; Election precinct line
  • 29-18Election Precinct 8. Llano - That part outside Llano, unincorporated (See separate map for boundaries of Llano)
  • 29-19Election Precinct 9. Chamisal: Election Precinct 9, Chamisal - That part in Picuris Indian Reservation
  • 29-20Election Precinct 9, Chamisal - That part outside Picuris Indian Reservation
  • 29-21Election Precinct 10, Penasco: Election Precinct 10, Penasco - That part in Picuris Indian Reservation
  • 29-22Election Precinct 10, Penasco - That part outside Picuris Indian Reservation (2 parts)
  • 29-23Election Precinct 11, Cerro
  • 29-24Election Precinct 12, Costilla
  • 29-25Election Precinct 13, Ojo caliente
  • 29-26Election precinct 14, Amalia
  • 29-27Election Precinct 15, Tres Piedras
  • 29-28Election Precinct 16, Cieneguilla
  • 29-29Election Precinct 17, Carson
  • 29-30Election Precinct 18, Red River
  • 29-31Election Precinct 19, Talpa - That part outside the unincorporated place of Ranchos de Taos. (See separate map for boundaries of Ranchos de Taos) (Remainder of Election Precinct 19, Talpa is in the unincorporated place of Ranchos de Taos)
  • 29-32Election Precinct 20, Valdez
  • 29-33Election Precinct 21, Placita
  • 29-34Election Precinct 22, Vadito: Election Precinct 22, Vadito - That part outside Picuris Indian Reservation
  • 29-35Election Precinct 22, Vadito - That part in Picuris Indian Reservation
  • 29-36Election precinct 23, San Cristobal
  • 29-37Election Precinct 24, Trampas
  • 29-38Election Precinct 25, Rodarte: Election Precinct 25, Rodarte - That part outside Picuris Indian Reservation
  • 29-39Election Precinct 25, Rodarte - That part in Picuris Indian Reservation
  • 29-40Election Precinct 26, Sunshine Valley
  • 29-41Election Precinct 27, El Valle
  • 29-42Election Precinct 28, Canon de Taos, outside Taos town: Election Precinct 28, Canon de Taos - That part north of U.S. Highway 64, outside Taos town
  • 29-43Election Precinct 28, Canon de Taos - That part south of U.S. Highway 64 (Remainder of Election Precinct 28, Canon de Taos is in Taos town)
  • 29-44Election Precinct 29, Rio Lucio: Election Precinct 29, Rio Lucio - That part outside Picuris Indian Reservation
  • 29-45Election Precinct 29, Rio Lucio - That part in Picuris Indian Reservation
  • 29-45Election Precinct 29, Rio Lucio - That part in Picuris Indian Reservation
  • 29-46Election Precinct 30, Colonias

Wildfire, 1992 to 2020

1,004 fires

Every wildfire the federal occurrence database records inside this county: 1,004 of them, burning about 34,662 acres. 395 started naturally and 36 were recorded as arson. Each settlement page carries the fires within five miles of it.

Reported cause Fires
Natural395
Recreation and ceremony216
Debris and open burning124
Missing data/not specified/undetermined111
Arson/incendiarism36
Smoking31
Equipment and vehicle use28
Fireworks27
Power generation/transmission/distribution16
Misuse of fire by a minor15
Other causes5

The five largest, by the area the report gives. None of them was recorded as arson.

DateCause SizeReported by Name on the report
17 October 2020Missing data/not specified/undetermined10,142 acresCarson National ForestLUNA
5 May 1996Debris and open burning7,525 acresCarson National ForestHONDO
4 July 2003Natural5,373 acresNorthern Pueblos AgencyENCEBADO
24 June 2018Missing data/not specified/undetermined2,337 acresCarson National ForestSARDINAS CANYON
2 September 2019Natural1,954 acresCarson National ForestAMOLE
12 June 2000Natural1,010 acresTaos Field OfficePOT MTN
23 June 2015Natural814 acresTaos Field OfficePERDIDA
1 June 2011Power generation/transmission/distribution720 acresCarson National ForestOSHA

Every settlement page carries the fires within five miles of it - see the settlement index below.

Storms, 1961 to 2025

49 of 49 shown

The NOAA Storm Events Database holds 49 reports for this county, causing 1 death, 1 injury and about $7,412,000 in recorded property damage. Each settlement page carries the reports that name it.

Kind of event Reports
Hail16
Thunderstorm Wind11
Flash Flood11
Tornado2
Funnel Cloud2
Debris Flow2
Wildfire1
Cold/Wind Chill1
Lightning1
Flood1
Dust Devil1

The most serious of them, by death, then injury, then recorded damage. The accounts are quoted exactly as the forecast office filed them.

WhenEvent Place namedHarm What the report says
December 1997Cold/Wind ChillTaos1 killedA 62 year old Taos woman was found dead in the side yard of her home. The death appeared to be an accidental fall and exposure to subzero temperatures.
September 1999LightningRed River1 hurtA 40 year North Carolina man hiking on Wheeler Peak fell 100 feet after being struck by lightning.
December 2021Thunderstorm WindTaos$5,000,000Snow squall. An intense line of thunderstorms with rain and snow moved quickly through Taos County early in the morning. An AWOS station in Taos measured a peak wind gust of 62 mph, but damage estimates within the city and surrounding areas indicate wind speeds of 80 to 100 mph as these high winds caused extensive damage. These thunderstorms produced a 2.9 mile long swath of damage from Blueberry Hill Road to El Prado oriented in an east-northeast direction. Six to seven homes sustained roof damage while one single wide mobile home was moved off its foundation. Numerous trees were snapped at the base with other large limbs downed, and at least two power poles were snapped at their bases. Two homes sustained significant roof damage with the aluminum roofing peeled completely off the homes. On a two story home, three-quarters of its roof was missing with part of its second story destroyed. At another home, a trampoline was found fifty feet in the air stuck in a tree. A radio tower was also downed which resulted in a power outage to the northern half of the city. Several schools in the area cancelled classes for the day while government offices were also closed. Taos County declared a State of Emergency, and COVID-19 vaccination sites were temporarily transformed into shelters for displaced people. Damages are a rough estimate.
May 1996WildfireLama$1,500,000no account filed
July 2021Flash FloodVadito$500,000An estimated 1.5 to 4 inches of heavy rainfall over the course of 3 hours resulted in flash flooding across the historic Picuris Pueblo. As water over topped an arroyo, flood waters rapidly entered the tribal administration building which sustained damages to the flooring. A gym, senior center, and transportation building were also hit hard by the flood waters which also all sustained various amounts of floor damage. Several grave markers in the tribal cemetery were dislodged by the flood waters. Damages to a hydrologic weir that feeds the fish hatchery pond, which houses about 5,000 fish, were also reported. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and damages are estimated.
August 2022Flash FloodRanchito$75,000Localized heavy rain near Taos clogged an arroyo, causing water to flood the Los Cordovas area. Blueberry Hill Road at Lower Las Colonias Road was closed due to flash flooding with water two feet in depth. Two nearby houses had about one foot of standing water inside. New Mexico Highway 240 near Cotton Road was also closed due to four feet of water over the roadway. Damages are estimated.
August 2022Flash FloodPilar$70,000A rock slide was reported along Highway 68 between Taos and Embudo. This rock slide was likely caused by repeated rounds of rainfall and not just this one event. Exact time of the rock slide is unknown and is estimated from radar. Damages are estimated.
July 2025Debris FlowRed River$50,000Monsoon rains resulted in a mudslide along NM Highway 38 at mile marker 9 approximately 3 miles west of Red River. Both lanes were closed with no estimated time of return to service. Rainfall over a period of time this summer resulting in a gradual loosening of the hillside is the likely culprit of this mudslide. Damage cost is an estimate of cleanup.
September 2019Dust DevilEl Prado$50,000A large dust devil moved across state road 150 and over the Medley restaurant north of Taos. A large section of roofing was torn off the restaurant. The restaurant was closed for several days. Fortunately there were no injuries. Damage amounts have been estimated based on news footage of the dust devil.
September 2013FloodPilar$50,000State EOC Situation Report #7 and NM DOT indicated NM 68 was closed due to rockslides and debris flow over the roadway.
July 1997Thunderstorm WindTaos$30,000High winds ripped away a portion of the roof from the Hacienda Inn. No injuries were reported. The area of the hotel damaged had been closed for months.
August 2021Flash FloodOjo Caliente$25,000Heavy rain in Ojo Caliente resulted in flash flooding. Flood waters reportedly entered at least one mobile home, and debris and water covered many secondary roads east of U.S. Highway 285. The extent of damage to the mobile home is unknown, and damages are a rough estimate.
July 2015Flash FloodRed River$25,000Heavy rain caused a mudslide along NM 38, causing it to close for 2 hours. The rain also caused a rockslide to close all but one lane of County Road 578.
May 2008Thunderstorm WindPenasco$20,000Two barns were blown down and another suffered considerable damage at Penasco. In addition, a willow tree was blown down.
July 2009Tornado (EF0)Tres Piedras$10,000A brief tornado, likely a landspout, occurred two miles south of the Highway 64 and 285 intersection. The tornado tore the roof off a barn and ripped up some fencing.
July 2015Flash FloodRed River$5,000Fire marshal reported a tremendous sudden burst of torrential rainfall. A fast flowing mudslide surged over highway 38 between mile markers 8 and 9. A video of the event was posted to FB.
July 2014Flash FloodArroyo Hondo$2,000Public reported that Earthship Way road was washed out from swiftly moving water.
October 2025Debris FlowQuesta-Multiple mudslides were reported on NM 36 between Questa and Red River and Forest Service Road 134 between Questa and Midnight Meadows.
June 2022Thunderstorm Wind(Skx)Taos Muni Airport-An AWOS station near Taos measured a 58 mph wind gust associated with downburst winds from nearby shower activity.
June 2022Thunderstorm WindArroyo Seco-A mesonet station near Arroyo Seco measured a 74 mph wind gust associated with strong downburst winds from nearby showers.
June 2022Thunderstorm WindEl Prado-A 70 mph wind gust was measured near El Prado from strong downburst winds associated with nearby shower activity.
May 2021HailRed River-A member of the public in Red River reported penny size hail from a strong thunderstorm.
November 2020Thunderstorm Wind(Skx)Taos Muni Airport-A broken line of thunderstorms moving through Taos produced a brief wind gust up to 60 mph.
July 2018Flash FloodRed River-NM-38 closed due to mud slide over the roadway.
September 2018Tornado (EF0)Sunshine Valley-A Facebook user posted a video of a landspout tornado near Ute Mountain in Taos County.
August 2018Flash FloodCarson-NM-567 closed due to flash flooding near Carson.
August 2018HailRed River-Hail up to the size of quarters at Bobcat Pass.
August 2018HailLama-Hail up to the size of pennies near Lama.
June 2018Thunderstorm Wind(Skx)Taos Muni Airport-The Taos Airport reported a peak wind gust up to 61 mph.
August 2017Flash FloodRed River-A mudslide closed state road 38 two miles west of Red River.
July 2017Flash FloodRed River-Large mudslide over state highway 138 at mile marker 9. Large boulders covered the highway. Road closed for nearly four hours.
July 2016Funnel CloudEl Prado-Funnel cloud near Taos. No damage.
May 2015Thunderstorm WindServilleta Plaza-Trained spotter estimated wind gusts of 60 mph that were aided by nearby convection.
June 2015HailTaos-Trained spotter reported penny size hail.
July 2014HailRanchito-Nickel size hail Blueberry Hill.
June 2013Funnel Cloud(Skx)Taos Muni Airport-Retired NWS Meteorologist reported several funnel clouds with a storm 5 miles northwest of Taos.
June 2013Thunderstorm Wind(Skx)Taos Muni Airport-Strong wind spun a 9000 pound Aero Commander 690 twin engine turbo prop about 120 degrees. Aircraft undamaged.
June 2013HailTalpa-Penny hail reported 6 miles south of Taos.
August 2012HailSunshine Valley-Penny size hail reported a few miles north of Questa.
July 2014HailArroyo Seco-no account filed
May 2009HailTres Piedras-no account filed
June 2008HailTaos-no account filed
May 2008HailPicuris Pueblo-no account filed
May 2006HailTaos-no account filed
May 2006Thunderstorm WindTaos-no account filed
May 2006HailTaos-no account filed
May 1997HailTres Piedras-no account filed
May 1997HailTres Piedras-no account filed
August 1961Hailnot stated-no account filed

Mines and quarries

251 recorded

The Survey's mineral resources record lists 251 workings inside this county. 22 still produce and 229 are closed or unrecorded. Each settlement page carries the workings within five miles of it.

Commodity Workings
Gold71
Sand and Gravel, Construction51
Molybdenum17
Copper14
Perlite14
Mica11
Silver, Gold7
Gold, Silver7
Manganese7
Calcium4
Graphite4
Uranium4
Silver3
Molybdenum, Copper3

The least common of them first, because a county's hundredth gravel pit says nothing its first ten did not.

Where SiteCommodity StatusRecorded
Amizette ProspectsGold, Copper, Lead, ZincOccurrenceChalcopyrite, Galena, Malachite, Sphalerite
Amizette ProspectsLead, Zinc, Copper, Gold, IronOccurrence
Bear Canyon ProspectMolybdenum, Copper, Manganese, TungstenOccurrenceStockwork
Bernhardt ProspectsCopper, Silver, Lead, Molybdenum, ZincProspect
Berry Ext. ProspectZinc, Lead, CopperProspect
Black Copper GroupZinc, Silver, Lead, Gold, CopperPast Producer
Black Copper MineSilver, Gold, Lead, Copper, ZincPast Producer1895
Black Scoria MineStone, DimensionPast Producer
Blue Feather ClaimsTantalum, Niobium (Columbium), Lithium, Beryllium, MicaOccurrence
Champion MineCopper, Silver, Gold, AntimonyPast Producer1879, 1959
Champion MineSilver, Copper, GoldProspect
Cueva Blanca MineKaolin, ClayPast Producer
Dyke Tunnel ProspectMolybdenum, Gold, CopperProspect
Enderman ProspectSilver, MolybdenumProspect
GraniteCopper, MolybdenumPast Producer
Gray Hawk ProspectFluorine-FluoriteProspect
Harding PegmatiteBeryllium, Lithium, Tantalum, Niobium (Columbium), CalciumPast Producer1919, 1958
Harding PegmatiteTin, Tantalum, Lithium, BerylliumPast Producer1900, 1920
Harding Pegmatite Ext.Beryllium, TantalumOccurrence
Highline ProspectCopper, Silver, LeadPast Producer1956
Hondo Canyon Sillimanite-Kyanite ProspectKyanite, AluminumOccurrenceStratiform
Hornet ProspectLead, Zinc, Manganese, Fluorine-FluoritePast Producer1941
Independence MineGold, Silver, Copper, TelluriumPast Producer1904
Independence MineGold, TelluriumPast Producer
Jack Pot ProspectCopper, Iron, Lead, ZincProspect
Jacks and Sixes GroupGold, Molybdenum, SilverProspect
Jay Hawk MineGold, Silver, Lead, Zinc, CopperPast Producer1895
Owen-Roybal GroupBeryllium, Niobium (Columbium), TantalumPast Producer1957
Owens-Roybal GroupBeryllium, Niobium (Columbium)Past Producer
Paul Burch PegmatiteNiobium (Columbium), Tantalum, Beryllium, MicaPast Producer
Picuris DistrictCopper, Lithium, Beryllium, Tantalum, Silver, Tungsten, Gold, Bismuth, Calcium, Kyanite, Niobium (Columbium)Past ProducerLODE (VEIN)
Red River DistrictMolybdenum, Copper, Gold, Silver, Tellurium, Zinc, Lead, PlatinumProducer1867, 1869
Revelation Manganese DepositSilver, ManganeseOccurrence
Silver Tip GroupSilver, Gold, Copper, Molybdenum, Lead, ZincPast ProducerArgentite, Chalcopyrite, Galena, Gold, Malachite, Molybdenite, Sphalerite
Silver Tip GroupSilver, Molybdenum, GoldProspect
Solid Gold GroupCopper, GoldProspect
Spanish Main ProspectGold, GraphiteProspect
Tenderfoot Creek ProspectsZinc, Silver, Lead, CopperProspect
Theodore Glass PropertyBeryllium, MicaProspect
Tungsten MineTungsten, CopperPast Producer
Upper Hondo Canyon ProspectsLead, SilverProspect
Wilson ProspectGold, CopperProspect
Ajax Tunnel ProspectSilver, Gold, Copper, LeadProspect
Bjb ProspectsMolybdenum, Lead, CopperPast Producer
Esther ProspectLead, CopperProspect
Green Mountain GroupCopper, Tungsten, GoldOccurrenceChrysocolla, Gold, Malachite, Wolframite
Hornet GroupZinc, Lead, ManganesePast Producer
Limestone QuarryLimestone, DimensionPast Producer
Limestone QuarryLimestone, DimensionPast Producer
Lund's ProspectKyaniteProspect
Nickel PlateZinc, LeadProspect
Silver BellLead, Zinc, Copper, SilverProspect
Silver StarLeadPast Producer
South Fork MineSilver, Gold, CopperOccurrenceChalcopyrite
The Tungsten MineCopper, TungstenPast Producer1955
Bismuth ProspectBismuthProspect
Comstock ProspectCopper, IronProspect
Copper King MineMolybdenum, Copper, SilverPast Producer1867, 1955
Frazer MineMolybdenum, CopperPast Producer
Goat's Point ProspectBismuthProspect
Goats Point ProspectBismuthPast Producer1950
Horner ProspectMolybdenum, CopperProspect
Iron Dyke ProspectIronProspect
Iron King ProspectIronOccurrence
Purkapile ProspectLead, ZincProspect
Silver King ProspectSilverProspect
Baldy Peak ClaimUraniumPast Producer
Billy Goat ClaimUraniumOccurrence
Bitter Creek GroupUraniumProspect
Cabresto Lake ProspectGraphiteOccurrenceMetamorphic
Cabresto Lake ProspectGraphiteProspect
Dulfney MineCalciumUnknown
Esperanza ClaimGraphiteProspect
Golden GooseGold, CalciumProspect
Latir ClaimUraniumOccurrence
Portorico ProspectCopper, CalciumProspect
Sawmill Canyon ProspectGraphiteOccurrence
Black PointManganeseOccurrence
Buffalo MineGold, SilverPast Producer1929
Buffalo MineSilver, GoldPast Producer
Cabresta CanyonManganesePast Producer1941
Caribel GroupGold, SilverPast Producer1925
Caribel MineSilver, GoldPast Producer
Frazer MineCopper, Gold, Silver, MolybdenumPast Producer1904
HanoshSilver, GoldProspect
Jay Hawk MineGold, SilverPast Producer
Mem Phis MineGold, Silver, CopperPast Producer1895, 1935
Memphis MineSilver, Gold, ManganesePast Producer
Mickelsen ProspectManganeseProspect1958
Pinabete CanyonManganeseProspect1958
Red RiverManganeseProspect1943
Sylvia TunnelGold, SilverProspect
Cedros ProspectMicaProspect
GarrapataMicaOccurrence
M.I.C.A. MineMicaProducerMetamorphic
Mica MillMicaUnknown
Pilar ProspectsMicaProspect
Rio Grande MineMicaUnknown
Taos MillMicaUnknown
TojoMicaProducer
Tojo MineMicaProducer1954
U. S. Hill MineMicaPast Producer
Commodore ProspectCopperProspect
Copper King MineCopper, MolybdenumPast Producer
El Grande MinePerliteProducer1948, 1958
El Grande MinePerliteProducer
Green Mountain GroupCopperProspect
Grefco No Agua PlantPerliteProducer
Highline ProspectCopperProspect
Johns-Manville Mine 1959PerliteProducer1948, 1951
Johns-Manville Mine and PlantPerliteProducer
Lake Fork ProspectCopperProspect
Lower Cabresto CanyonCopperProspect
No Agua MinePerliteProducer
No Agua Mine GrefcoPerliteProducer
No Agua Mine Manville Sales Corp.PerliteProducer
Seven Hills Perlite MinePerliteProducer
Silbrico MinePerliteProducer1959
Silbrico MinePerliteProducer
Silbrico PlantPerliteProducer
U.S.Perlite MinePerlitePast Producer
United Perlite MinePerliteUnknown
Wilson ProspectCopper, GoldOccurrenceChalcocite, Chrysocolla, Gold, Malachite
Bear Canyon ProspectsMolybdenumProspect
Hercules GroupMolybdenumProspect
Jacks and Sixes ProspectMolybdenumOccurrenceMolybdenite
Log Cabin CanyonMolybdenumProspect
Log Cabin ProspectMolybdenumOccurrenceStockwork
Moly MillMolybdenumProducer
Molycorp GroupMolybdenumProspectStockwork
Questa MineMolybdenumProducer1916, 1923
Questa Moly MineMolybdenumProducer1916, 1966
South Fork Peak DepositMolybdenumProspectStockwork
Spring GulchMolybdenumUnknown
Williams' ClaimsMolybdenumOccurrence
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Materials PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Pilar Pit 58-72-SSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducerSedimentary
State Pit No. M-14844Sand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
State Pit No.M-15276Sand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Anchor MineGoldProspect
Anderson ProspectGoldProspect
Aztec ProspectGoldProspect
BankerGoldProspect
Beverly ProspectGoldProspect
Big Five ProspectGoldPast Producer
Bitter Creek Mining Co. GroupGoldProspect
Bitter Creek PlacerGoldPast Producer
Boston Queen ProspectGoldProspect
Bunker Hill GroupGoldProspect
Cashier MineGoldPast Producer1895, 1950
Cashier MineGoldPast Producer
Chance GroupGoldProspect
Cora GibsonGoldProspect
Creek Tunnel ProspectGoldProspect
Criterion ClaimGoldProspect
Deldosso ProspectGoldProspect
Edison MineGoldPast Producer1895, 1950
Edison MineGoldPast Producer
Elizabeth-BaldyGoldPast Producer1866
Ethel GroupGoldProspect
Fairview Mountain ProspectsGoldProspect
Gilt Edge PlacerGoldProspect
Glenwoody CampGoldProspect
Gold MintGoldProspect
Gold QueenGoldProspect
Gold Reef ProspectGoldProspect
Golden Treasure GroupGoldPast Producer
Granger PlacerGoldProspect
Guadalupe PlacerGoldProspect
Hillside ProspectGoldProspect
Hilltop Gold Placer ProspectGoldProspect
IndianaGoldProspect
Inferno GroupGoldProspect
Inferno ProspectGoldPast Producer1895
Iowa GroupGoldProspect
Jefferson ProspectGoldProspect
June Bug ProspectGoldPast Producer
Keystone TunnelGoldPast Producer1895
Keystone TunnelGoldProspect
King SolomonGoldProspect
Little Gem ProspectGoldPast Producer
Lone Star LodeGoldProspect
Mammoth PlacerGoldProspect
Midnight MineGoldPast Producer1895
Midnight MineGoldPast Producer
Moberg GroupGoldPast Producer
Nashville ProspectGoldProspect
NeptuneGoldProspect
Oro Grande Co. of PennsylvaniaGoldProspect
PicurisGoldPast ProducerStream Placer
Ragged Pants Dick ProspectGoldProspect
Red RiverGoldPast ProducerGold
Rio Hondo Placer GroupGoldProspect
RositaGoldProspect
Sampson ProspectGoldProspect
Scarlet ProspectGoldOccurrence
Silver Queen ProspectGoldPast Producer
Snyder TunnelGoldProspect
South Fork MineGoldPast Producer
Stella ProspectGoldProspect
Tom BoyGoldProspect
Varida GroupGoldProspect
Willard ProspectGoldPast Producer
Willow PlacerGoldProspect

Every populated place in the county

66

Named settlements recorded in the Geographic Names Information System, each with the topographic sheets covering it. Villages, hamlets and abandoned places alike. Each is shown with the nearest named watercourse or landform and the survey quadrangle it falls on. The 1 place that was also surveyed for fire insurance comes first, with the number of atlases and photographs held for them.

The vanished settlements of Taos County: the places named above that are no longer on the map.

Recorded here

Taos, New Mexico

11 topographic sheets and 3 fire insurance atlases, 1908 to 1939

Everything this county holds

The complete index, with nothing left out. Each of these is a separate record with its own page: a federal survey report, or the case file that argued a property on to the National Register. Both are public domain and reproduced word for word.

Surveyed structures

31 structures

The vanished settlements of Taos County, the places these records name that are no longer on the map.

Provenance

  • Topographic sheets. USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection, county index, measured from the bulk metadata.
  • Fire insurance maps. Library of Congress Sanborn collection, faceted to this county.
  • Photographs. Each place queried individually against the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs search.
  • Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
  • Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
  • Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.