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2017 Map of Aspen Basin

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Santa Fe National Forest defines the high-altitude landscape of this 2017 survey, covering the alpine terrain of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The topography is dominated by prominent summits including Santa Fe Baldy, Tesuque Peak, and Lake Peak, which together form a dramatic divide for the region's headwaters. Water from these peaks feeds several significant drainages, including the Rio Nambe, Rio Chupadero, and the Santa Fe River.

High-altitude lakes such as Lake Katherine, Nambe Lake, and Santa Fe Lake are nestled in glacial cirques near the crest, offering a detailed look at the hydrology of the New Mexico highlands. The transition from the lower Pacheco Canyon and Aspen Basin up to the treeless ridges like Puerto Nambe illustrates the varied environmental zones of the range. The only major road development shown is Upper Pacheco Canyon Rd, reflecting the managed and protected nature of this forest land.