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2013 Map of Horse Lake

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Horse Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Continental Divide traverses the high country of Rio Arriba County in this 2013 survey, cutting across a landscape defined by significant drainage basins and named alpine waters. The central feature, Horse Lake, is surrounded by a complex system of smaller bodies including Cinnamon Lake, Enbom Lake, and the spring-fed Paiz Pond. The terrain is steeply defined by the Tecolote Rim and the massive Horse Lake Mesa, which rises above the deep cuts of Boiler Canyon and Sulphur Canyon.

Hydrological patterns are anchored by Horse Lake Cr and the N Prong, while smaller features like Turkey Pond and Grouse Pond suggest the seasonal water retention of this high-elevation plateau. While modern development is sparse, the presence of Stone Lake Rd provides the primary access through this section of the southern Rockies. The map preserves the specific boundary lines for townships t31n r1e, t30n r1e, and t29n r1e, which are essential for property and resource management in this remote region.