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2020 Map of Burned Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Carson National Forest encompasses this high-altitude landscape of Rio Arriba County, where the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds through a complex system of peaks and drainages. The area is defined by significant elevations including Jawbone Mtn, Burned Mtn, and Quartzite Peak, which serve as the headwaters for several crucial watercourses. The northern reaches are shaped by the Rio Tusas and its tributaries like Little Tusas Cr, while the southern portion flows toward the Rio Vallecitos.

Evidence of early 20th-century water management is found throughout the terrain, marked by numerous named tanks such as Loyd Tank, Espinosa Tank, and Amos Tank. The presence of Hopewell Lake and Hopewell Ridge suggests a legacy of local development near these central water features. From the narrow passage of Buckhorn Canyon to the broad expanse of Sullivan Park, the map documents a geography where modern recreation trails intersect with historic family-named landmarks like Tony Marquez and Cleveland Gulch.