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1995 Map of Broke Off Mountain

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Broke Off Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Carson National Forest defines the character of this high-altitude landscape in Rio Arriba County, dominated by the prominent peak of Broke Off Mountain. The terrain is characterized by a complex system of drainages and meadows, most notably the wide expanse of Valle Grande and the volcanic features of Mesa Olguin. Water management is central to the land's utility, evidenced by a dense network of stock tanks such as Alire No 1 Tank, Moeller Tank, and Valle Tank.

Hydrological patterns are dictated by the Rio San Antonio and Tusas River, which cut through deep canyons like Montoya Canyon and Placita Canyon. For genealogists and local historians, family-named landmarks such as Cisneros Park, Cisneros Spring, and Olguin Pit Tanks offer clues to the ranching heritage of this northern New Mexico region. The map also records early transport and livestock routes through Rincon Apache and Rincon Negro.