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2002 Map of Cerro Del Grant

Name: 2002 Topographic Map of Cerro Del Grant
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

Santa Fe National Forest land dominates this high-altitude landscape in Rio Arriba County, defined by a complex network of volcanic peaks and alpine meadows. The high country is punctuated by landmarks such as Cerro Valdez, Cerro Pelon, and the eponymous Cerro del Grant, overlooking the expansive Valle de la Grulla. This area reflects a history of high-country ranching and timber extraction, evidenced by the La Grulla Ranch and the site of the Upper Coyote Creek Sawmill (Aband).

Hydrology is central to the area's character, with Numerous seasonal and perennial water sources including Laguna Madrid, Laguna de la Grulla, and Coyote Creek. The map also captures the transition from national forest to the Baca Location No 1 Grant National Preserve along the southern boundary, where the headwaters of Rito Cebolla emerge. These features illustrate the land-grant legacy and the 20th-century management of New Mexico’s forest resources.