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2017 Map of Burned Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Carson National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape in Rio Arriba County, where the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds through complex terrain marked by peaks and seasonal water sources. The area is defined by a network of drainage systems including Rio Tusas and Rio Vallecitos, which carve through deep features like Buckhorn Canyon and Cleveland Gulch. High points such as Jawbone Mtn, Burned Mtn, and Tusas Mtn provide significant vertical relief across the quadrangle, while Quartzite Peak stands as a prominent landmark in the southern reaches.

Strategic water points, essential for both land management and historical travel, are scattered throughout the forest, including Hopewell Lake, Rinker Lake, and numerous named tanks like Beehive Tank and Snow Course Tank. These features, along with meadows like Sullivan Park, indicate a landscape managed for multiple uses within the national forest system. The presence of the Continental Divide Trail highlights the region's importance for long-distance navigation and transit through the northern New Mexico backcountry.