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2020 Map of Espinosa Ranch

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Espinosa Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Espinosa Ranch sits within the high-altitude landscape of Rio Arriba County, surrounded by the high mesas and deep canyons of the Carson National Forest. This terrain is defined by its water sources, where named features like Manuel Spring, Cedar Spring, and Two-Trough Spring provide vital points of reference in an otherwise arid environment. The map shows a complex system of cattle tanks and water catchments, including Manuel Tank and Mestenas Tank, which support the ranching operations typical of this region.

Transportation through these canyons follows established routes such as Long Walk Rd and Co Rd 514, connecting the lower reaches of La Jara Canyon to the summits of Mesteñas Peak. The topography is a succession of plateaus like American Mesa and Laguna Seca Mesa, separated by significant drainage features such as Cabresto Canyon and Ulibarri Canyon. This 2020 survey provides a modern view of the enduring ranching and forest management patterns in northern New Mexico.