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2011 Map of Canada

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Canada
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

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The high desert landscape of Sandoval County in 2011 is defined by its deep mining history and complex canyon terrain. Mining claims like the Albemarle group and the Gold Range Group dominate the northern mesas, where dozens of specific lodes including the Smuggler Lode and Midnight Lode mark a legacy of extraction. The volcanic nature of the geology is evident through the numerous Pumice Group Mine locations and the striking Tent Rocks formation to the south.

Remote outposts such as Casada Cabin and Rancho Casada are located near the headwaters of the Rio Chiquito, providing a look at the sparse settlement patterns in this area of the Jemez Mountains. Access is facilitated by the Indian Service Route 803, which winds through the central plateau near Cone Ridge. This topographic study reveals a landscape where historical lodes and natural landmarks like Bearhead Peak coexist with modern resource extraction at sites like the Otto Pit.