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2010 Map of Brazos Peak

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Brazos Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Brazos Peak and the surrounding high-altitude terrain define this 2010 landscape in Rio Arriba County. The map details a complex system of drainages and high plateaus, where seasonal livestock management is evidenced by the presence of Poso Cow Camp near Poso Creek and the Jensen-Thomas Cow Camp further east. The topography is dominated by dramatic vertical relief, notably at the Brazos Cliffs and the narrow geological formations of the Chavez Box and Brazos Box.

Water sources are central to this environment, with Hidden Lake tucked away on the higher elevations and several significant canyons, including Cañonizaria Canyon, Nestor Canyon, and Daggett Canyon, carving through the mesas. From Sugar Loaf Mountain in the northwest to the expansive Brazos Meadows, this survey records the natural landmarks and remote outposts of a high-country ranching and wilderness area at the start of the twenty-first century.