“…The structural geology of the area is complex. Outcrop patterns of en echelon appearing folds and faults along the front of the Nacimiento uplift gave rise to the transpressive margin hypothesis of Baltz (1967) , using citations from several authors, recount a complex history for the Nacimiento uplift involving initial strike slip and later compression to form a slight overhang. Regardless, several folds and faults are observable along the west flank of the Archuleta uplift immediately to the east of the reservation ( Figure 9).…”