2020 Map of Bland

About this map

Bland and the smaller settlement of Pines sit within a dramatic intersection of federal lands, including the Valles Caldera National Preserve, Santa Fe National Forest, and Bandelier National Monument. The terrain is characterized by deep incisions like Cañon de los Frijoles and Alamo Canyon that cut through the volcanic plateaus of Cochiti Mesa and Sawyer Mesa. This survey illustrates the intricate drainage patterns of the E Fork Jemez River and Rito de los Frijoles, highlighting the complex topography of the San Miguel Mountains. Notable landmarks such as Tent Rock and St Peter's Dome punctuate the landscape, while the Apache Springs Switchbacks provide a sense of the challenging transit through these canyons and ridges, including Obsidian Ridge and Rabbit Mtn.