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2017 Map of Golden

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Golden serves as the primary settlement on this New Mexican landscape, positioned at the base of the high elevations that define the region's geography. The town is marked by the San Francisco Catholic Church Cem, reflecting the area's deep-rooted cultural and genealogical history. To the north and east, the Ortiz Mountains and peaks like Placer Mtn and Cunningham Hill dominate the terrain, dissected by numerous drainages such as Arroyo Coyote and Arroyo Tuerto.

The landscape is characterized by a network of named canyons and arroyos, including Gypsy Queen Canyon and Eagle Canyon, which suggest a topography shaped by seasonal water flow and historic mining and ranching interests. Roads like the Turquoise Trl and Placer Rd connect the scattered landmarks, while the presence of Tuerto Spring and Deer Spring indicates the critical importance of reliable water sources in this arid environment at the intersection of Santa Fe and Sandoval counties.