2013 Map of Gallina

About this map

The high-altitude drainage basins of Rio Gallina and Rio Capulin dominate this Rio Arriba County landscape within the Santa Fe National Forest. The small communities of Gallina and Capulin serve as the primary hubs of activity, linked by State Hwy 96 as it winds through a terrain defined by significant elevation changes and seasonal water sources like Cecilia Spring. To the south, the San Pedro Mountains rise toward the San Pedro Peaks, providing a backdrop of steep topography that transitions into deep drainage features like Cecilia Canyon. Land use in this era appears tied to the natural geography, with Austin Ranch situated in the central valley and numerous canyons such as Corral Canyon and Cañon de la Vegitas cutting through the mesas. The presence of Red Rock Cliff and Cerro Blanco highlights the geological diversity of the area, which has long influenced transportation routes such as French Mesa Rd and Mesa Alta Rd.