2013 Map of El Porvenir

About this map

Hermit Peak and the high ridges of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains dominate this 2013 survey of northeastern New Mexico, where the transition from mountain to canyon defines the local geography. The area is marked by a deep-seated tradition of ranching and seasonal residence, evidenced by the Trujillo Ranch, Beisman Ranch, and the Evergreen Valley Ranch. The rugged landscape is a hub for recreational camps and forest retreats, featuring the Western Life Camp, Blue Haven Camp, and the Camp Monakiwa Girls Camp. These sites are linked by forest routes like Forest 263 Rd and the waters of Gallinas Cr. The settlement of El Porvenir serves as the gateway to this section of the Santa Fe National Forest, where steep drainages like Encinoso Canyon and Capulin Canyon carve through the sedimentary layers of the mountainside.