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2020 Map of Grants SE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

El Malpais National Monument dominates the northwestern corner of this quadrangle, preserving a landscape where ancient volcanic features meet the historical paths of the American West. The edge of Grants is visible near the intersection of modern infrastructure and the legendary Hst Rte 66, which cuts diagonally across the high desert terrain. The drainage of the Rio San Jose and its tributary Rio San Jose El Cañoncito provide a vital water network in this arid region, supported by named sources like Rancho del Padre Spring and Horace Springs.

Outdoor heritage is central to this area, marked by the winding path of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail as it traverses the dramatic elevation of Las Ventanas Ridge. The map details the transition from the relatively flat basin containing Laguna del Chical to the rugged verticality of the surrounding mesas, illustrating the complex topography that has shaped settlement patterns and transit corridors in Cibola County for generations.