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2023 Map of Alire

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Alire
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Alire stands as a focal point in this portion of the Carson National Forest, where the high desert terrain of Rio Arriba County is defined by a sophisticated network of water management features and traditional trails. The landscape is deeply carved by drainage systems like Arroyo Blanco, Cañada del Humo, and the Rio Cebolla, which are supported by numerous named catchment basins such as English Tanks, Trujillo Tank, and Salazar Tank.

Modern recreation and historic movement intersect here, most notably along the Continental Divide National Scenic Trl and the Salazar Trl. These routes navigate the dramatic changes in elevation near the Mesa de los Viejos and through rugged corridors like Joaquin Canyon and Daggett Canyon. The prominence of isolated water sources like Parrot Spring and Tank Twenty-two highlights the vital importance of reliable springs in this arid environment.