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2011 Map of Gascon

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Gascon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The mountain settlements of Vallecitos and Pacheco Village anchor this corner of Mora County, illustrating a landscape defined by high-elevation water sources and narrow canyon valleys. The rural community of Cleveland sits in the northeast, while the Vallecitos Post Office remains a key local landmark for the surrounding ranchlands. The area's complex hydrology is evident in the network of alpine drainages including Middle Fork Rio de la Casa, Rito Garcia, and Rito San Jose, which feed into larger bodies like Morphy Lake and the smaller Enchanted Lake.

Strategic landmarks such as Morphy Dam and Camp Davis indicate the historical management of these waterways for agriculture and local use. Terrain features like Pyramid Peak and Gascon Point overlook the transition from open range to the steep draws of Ute Canyon and Cañada Lovato. This survey provides a clear view of the mountain road network, tracing routes like Monte Aplanado Rd and Walkers Flat Rd as they follow the natural contours of the northern New Mexico uplands.