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2017 Map of Carson

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Rio Grande waters carve through the dramatic high-desert landscape of Taos County, where the river meets a series of steep canyons and technical water features. Near the village of Pilar, the river's character is defined by named rapids such as The Karmic Wave Rapid and The Narrow Rapid, which draw recreational interest to this section of the Cañon del Rio Grande. The surrounding terrain within the Carson National Forest is deeply etched by a network of drainage systems, including the Arroyo Aguaje de la Petaca and the Arroyo Noria.

Cultural and historic footprints are marked by the presence of small settlements like Carson and Barranca, while the land is crisscrossed by established routes including the Petaca Point Trail and Las Minas Trail. The map provides a detailed view of the area's complex topography, where Piedra Lumbre Canyon and Tierra Amarilla Canyon descend toward the river valley, illustrating the intersection of arid highlands and essential watercourses in northern New Mexico.