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2020 Map of Ash Mountain

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Ash Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Little Costilla Peak and Ash Mtn dominate the skyline in this high-altitude section of the Cimarron Range, situated along the boundary between Taos and Colfax counties. This area is characterized by the expansive meadows of Valle Vidal, where numerous high-mountain streams like Leandro Cr and Middle Ponil Cr originate. The topography reveals significant geological features such as The Rock Wall and the passage at Windy Gap.

Modern access is defined by a network of Forest Service routes, including FR 1950 and FR 1910, which traverse the lower elevations near Shuree Cr. These routes provide the primary means of navigating the drainages of Harry Bremmer Canyon and Powderhouse Canyon. The drainage patterns, particularly around McCrystal Cr and Van Bremmer Cr, show the intricate water network that sustains this northern New Mexico environment.