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2002 Map of Cochiti Dam

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

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

White Rock Canyon carves a deep path through this landscape, marking the descent of the Rio Grande as it flows toward the massive Cochiti Dam. This 2002 revision shows the area's complex land management, where the Bandalier National Monument and Santa Fe National Forest meet several historical land grants, including the Cañada de Cochiti Grant and the La Majada Grant. The map highlights the intersection of ancient geography and modern infrastructure at the Cochiti Lake Recreation Area.

Cultural and geological history are visible in labels such as Painted Cave and the prominent Tetilla Peak. Near the western edge, the site of Bland sits among canyons like Chiquito Canyon and Sanchez Cañada, where scattered prospects point to earlier mining activity. The terrain is defined by a series of dramatic drainages, including Alamo Canyon and Lummis Canyon, which flow into the river valley.