2023 Map of Gascon

About this map

Gascon and the high ridges of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains define this landscape in the northern reaches of the Santa Fe National Forest. The map documents a rugged high-altitude terrain where mountain peaks like Pyramid Peak and Gascon Point overlook a complex network of alpine waters, including Pacheco Lake, Santiago Lake, and the hidden Enchanted Lake. Human settlement is concentrated in the eastern valleys, with the village of Vallecitos and the small community of Pacheco Village situated along the mountain flanks. These areas are connected by traditional routes such as Pacheco Village Rd and Rio la Casa Rd. The map also captures several traditional land-use markers, including the Santo Niño Cem near Monte Aplanado and the controlled waters of Morphy Lake, illustrating the intersection of wild mountain wilderness and established rural communities in Mora County.