2011 Map of Elk Mountain

About this map

Elk Mountain and the high elevations of the Santa Fe Mountains dominate this high-country survey of San Miguel County. The landscape is defined by a dense network of watercourses and alpine meadows, including Valle Largo, Valle Medio, and Valle Alto. The drainage patterns are clearly delineated, with the Pecos River and Rio Mora cutting through the western portion of the quadrangle, while the Sapello River and Beaver Creek flow toward the east. This era shows limited human infrastructure in the wilderness, primarily represented by isolated points like Vegas Bonita and a few access ways such as Forest 645 Rd.