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2020 Map of Golden

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Golden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The settlement of Golden lies at the base of the San Pedro Mountains, a region characterized by its historical mineral significance and rugged drainage systems. This 2020 survey details the complex network of arroyos that define the local hydrology, including Arroyo Val Verde and Arroyo Tuerto. For genealogists and local historians, the San Francisco Catholic Church Cem serves as a primary landmark within the town's perimeter, while the surrounding landscape is marked by the high elevations of Placer Mtn and the Ortiz Mountains.

Transitioning from the village center, the map follows the historic Turquoise Trl northward into the high country. Deep canyons such as Eagle Canyon and Stagecoach Canyon cut through the terrain, illustrating the natural barriers that shaped early travel and mining access. The presence of Tuerto Spring and various named gulches like San Lazarus Gulch further highlights the critical water sources that supported activity in this arid New Mexico landscape.