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2017 Map of Canones

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The settlement of Cañones lies at the base of dramatic plateau systems where the northern reaches of the Santa Fe National Forest and Carson National Forest meet. This landscape is defined by its massive flat-topped mesas, including Blanca Mesa, Pueblo Mesa, and Cañones Mesa, which overlook the village and the winding course of Cañones Cr. To the north, the Rio Chama flows toward the Abiquiu Reservoir, while the prominent landmark of Cerro Pedernal rises to the west, anchoring the topography of the Rio Arriba highlands.

Local history is centered around the village and the San Miguel Cem, which remains a key cultural point for the community. The area is marked by a complex network of ephemeral drainages such as Arroyo Jaspe and Arroyo de los Frijoles, as well as numerous livestock management points like Barranca Mesa Trick Tank and North Sundown Tank. These features illustrate the land's transition from the river valley to high-elevation forest and rangeland.