2020 Map of Cerro del Grant

About this map

Cerro Valdez stands as a primary point of interest in this high-altitude landscape within Rio Arriba County, where the terrain is defined by a series of volcanic peaks and expansive mesas. The map documents a complex system of drainage and seasonal water sources, including Rito de las Sillas and Coyote Cr, which feed into various tanks and springs such as Magogo Tank and Madrid Spring. This territory is heavily protected, shared between the Santa Fe National Forest and the Valles Caldera National Preserve, reflecting the era's focus on conservation and public land management. Human presence is marked by primitive routes like 31 Mile Road and the Cerro de la Garita Trail, which navigate the elevation changes between Mesa Lagunas and the prominent Cerro del Grant. The network of springs like Leche Spring and Grant Spring suggests the vital importance of water points for both wildlife and high-country livestock grazing.