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2023 Map of Cerro del Grant

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Cerro del Grant
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Santa Fe National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape, where the northern rim of the Valles Caldera National Preserve meets the Jemez Mountains. The terrain is defined by sweeping open spaces like the Valle de la Grulla and a series of prominent peaks including Cerro del Grant, Cerro Valdez, and Cerro Pavo. This area serves as a critical watershed, with numerous high-country water sources such as Laguna Madrid, Laguna de los Pinos, and the headwaters of Coyote Creek.

Navigation through this backcountry relies on a network of traditional paths and forest routes, notably the Canones Creek National Recreation Trl and the Coyote Canyon Trl. The presence of several named springs, including Grant Spring and Cebolla Spring, indicates the historical importance of water management for local ranching and transit. Large mesas such as Mesa del Ojo and Mesa del Medio frame the valleys, illustrating the complex volcanic and erosional history of this part of New Mexico.