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2017 Map of El Porvenir

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of El Porvenir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Santa Fe National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape in San Miguel County, where the settlement of El Porvenir sits at the base of the Santa Fe Mountains. The terrain is defined by a dense network of steep drainages, including Porvenir Canyon and the winding course of Gallinas Cr. To the north, the elevation culminates at Hermit Peak and El Cielo Mtn, while Johnson Mesa provides a distinct flat-topped landmark above the surrounding valleys.

Water sources such as Hermit Spring and Grindstone Spring are critical markers in this arid mountain environment. The map records a complex system of forestry and county roads, such as Blue Canyon Rd and Jolly Jeep Rd, which provide access to remote areas like Trout Springs Canyon and Bear Mtn. This document captures the intersection of federal protected lands and the historic canyon-bottom settlements characteristic of Northern New Mexico.