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2023 Map of Amalia

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Amalia lies at the intersection of high-altitude mountain ranges and riparian corridors where the Culebra Range meets the Taos Mountains. This northern Taos County landscape is defined by the course of Costilla Creek, which winds through a valley flanked by the massive San Pedro Mesa to the west and rising peaks to the east. The map captures the small settlement of Ventero near the Colorado state line, where the terrain transitions from the high mesa flats into the deeply incised drainage of Ventero Creek.

A network of local routes, including Amalia Logging Rd and Costilla Canyon Rd, suggests the ongoing importance of timber and ranching in this high-country environment. The placement of the Amalia Cem and the concentration of homes along the creek bottom highlight the historical preference for sheltered valley living. Notable mountain drainages such as Ute Creek and the curiously named Rito del Utah feed into the primary watershed, illustrating the complex hydrology of this borderland region.