2013 Map of Guaje Mountain

About this map

The high mesas of Los Alamos are the focal point of this 2013 survey, where urban development meets the deep canyons of the Santa Fe National Forest. The map documents the complex geography of the Pajarito Plateau, characterized by prominent landforms such as Barranca Mesa, North Mesa, and Kwage Mesa. In the southern portion, the residential and academic core of the town is visible, including the Univ of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus and the Los Alamos Airport. To the north, the terrain transitions into a wilderness of steep drainage systems, including Santa Clara Canyon and Guaje Canyon, which lead toward the peaks of the Jemez Mountains. Water management and history are represented by the presence of the Guaje Reservoir and Los Alamos Reservoir, while localized landmarks like the Guaje Pines Cem and Pine Spring Cabin provide specific points of interest for local researchers and genealogists.