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2020 Map of Guaje Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Los Alamos is situated atop a complex series of finger mesas, including North Mesa, South Mesa, and Kwage Mesa, which are separated by deep canyons such as Pueblo Canyon and Acid Canyon. This 2020 survey illustrates the modern layout of the community, showing the University of New Mexico Los Alamos and the Los Alamos County Justice Center integrated into the town's unique geography. To the north, the landscape transitions into the Santa Fe National Forest, dominated by Guaje Mtn and the long volcanic spine of Guaje Ridge.

Detailed trail networks like the Quemazon Trail and Guaje Connector crisscross the canyons and ridges, reflecting the area's modern identity. The map also records essential local infrastructure, from the Los Alamos Airport on the edge of the plateau to the Guaje Pines Cem and various water resources like the Guaje Reservoir and Los Alamos Reservoir. The rugged volcanic terrain of the Jemez Mountains is evident in features like Caballo Mtn and the distinct drainage patterns of Santa Clara Canyon.