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2017 Map of Amalia

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Amalia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Amalia sits in the high-elevation transition where the Taos Mountains meet the Colorado border in Taos County. This landscape is defined by the steep drainage of Costilla Cr, which gathers numerous mountain streams such as Ute Cr, Cordova Cr, and Ballejos Cr. The presence of Amalia Logging Rd suggests the enduring importance of timber and forest access in this corner of the Sangre de Cristo range.

To the north, the settlement of Ventero lies near the state line, positioned below the prominent San Pedro Mesa. The terrain is deeply incised by landforms like Sanchez Canyon and Cedro Canyon, illustrating the complex topography that has historically isolated and shaped these northern New Mexico communities. Local travel follows the valley floors via State Rd 196, which connects these remote settlements along the creek's course.