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2017 Map of Galisteo

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Galisteo sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape, where the Galisteo Creek and its many tributaries, such as San Cristobal Arroyo and Arroyo Colorado, shape the terrain. This 2017 survey highlights the area's deep historical roots, featuring the Old Galisteo Cem and the Apache Canyon Railroad Bridge Historic Site near Lamy. The map details a transition from the established settlement of Galisteo to the newer residential developments of Eldorado at Santa Fe in the northwest.

Transportation corridors are prominent, including the rail lines passing through Spiess and Kennedy. Local history is preserved through the mapping of small settlements like Los Marias and Loma Montosa, along with multiple burial sites including the New Galisteo Cem and Lamy Cem. The arid geography is punctuated by landmarks like Cerro Colorado and the seasonal waters of Galisteo Lake in the south.