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2020 Map of Carson

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Pilar and the narrow corridor of the Rio Grande define the southeast portion of this Taos County survey, where the river carves through Cañon del Rio Grande. This area, protected within the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument, is characterized by a series of river features including The Karmic Wave Rapid, The Narrows Rapid, and Albert's Rapid. The settlement of Carson sits in the northeast, while Barranca is located at the southwest edge of the map.

Extending across much of the central terrain is the Carson National Forest, marked by numerous livestock watering sites like Montosa Tank, Mondragon Tank, and Hartig Tank. A network of trails, including the Petaca Point Trail and La Senda del Medio Trail, navigates the rim above the canyon. The drainage system is dominated by the Arroyo Aguaje de la Petaca and Cañada Embudo, reflecting the arid upland geography surrounding the river gorge.