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2023 Map of Holman

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Holman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Sangre de Cristo Mountains dominate the western landscape of this Mora County region, where the high-altitude terrain transitions from the Pecos Wilderness into managed forest lands. The settlement of Holman serves as a local hub near the Mora River, situated at the base of Holman Hill. The map reveals a deep-rooted cultural landscape through its numerous burial grounds, including Agua Negra Cem, San Isidro Cem, and the Holman Presbyterian Cem.

Water management is central to life here, evidenced by the La Sierra Ditch winding through the valley. To the north and west, the terrain rises sharply toward Angostura Ridge and the remote settlement of Angostura. The intersection of Carson National Forest and Santa Fe National Forest highlights the importance of these timbered uplands, while seasonal waterways like Agua Fria Creek and Encinal Creek carve through steep canyons such as Raton Canyon and Vigil Canyon.