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2023 Map of Dulce

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Dulce, the tribal headquarters of the Jicarilla Apache Nation, serves as the primary hub of this high-elevation landscape along the border of Rio Arriba County and Colorado. The community layout is centered around local staples like Jicarilla Blvd and Stadium Rd, with the Dulce Community Cem overlooking the settlement. To the east, Lumberton and the small siding of Amargo sit along the winding course of Amargo Creek, connected by US Route 64. The area’s spiritual geography is marked by Saint Francis Catholic church near Lumberton.

The terrain is defined by dramatic elevations including Archuleta Mesa to the north and Dulce Mountain to the south. The Navajo River cuts through the northern reaches, while numerous drainages like Webb Creek and Dulce Creek feed the larger watershed. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through numerous named roads, such as Quintana Rd and Dedios Rd, which highlight the deep-rooted local heritage of this borderland region.