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2020 Map of Bear Springs Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Bearhead Ridge and the surrounding volcanic terrain of the Jemez Mountains dominate this high-altitude landscape within the Santa Fe National Forest. The topography is defined by a series of prominent summits, including Bear Springs Peak and the nearby Ruiz Peak, which rise above a network of deeply etched drainages. The complex geomorphology is further illustrated by the Borrego Dome and Borrego Mesa to the west, separated from the central peaks by Borrego Canyon.

Historically used for grazing and forest management, the area features water management sites such as Chamisa Tank and W Fork Borrego Canyon. This survey captures the remote character of the Sandoval County backcountry, tracing the winding paths of Peralta Ridge and Loma Canovas. The map also details the rugged canyons of Guacamalla Canyon and Hondo Canyon, providing a precise record of the natural landforms in this portion of northern New Mexico.