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2011 Map of Jarosa

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Jarosa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Jarosa sits within a complex network of canyons and mesas in Rio Arriba County, defined by the winding course of the Rio Puerco and high-elevation landforms like Mesa Pinabetosa and the San Pedro Mountains. This landscape is marked by its reliance on seasonal water sources and livestock infrastructure, evidenced by numerous named springs such as Luterio Spring, Guardia Spring, and Nester Spring, alongside man-made water catchments like Branch Tank and Aranda Tank.

Industry and small-scale settlement appear at Saint Jude and the Jarossa Mine, while the presence of the Lease Pit indicates local mineral extraction. Historically significant landmarks, including Rincon de Jaques and Vega Cochina, suggest long-standing ranching or grazing patterns. The area is accessed through a remote system of Forest Service roads, including Forest Rd 103, which bridges the rugged transitions between canyon floors and high mesas like Mesa del Ojo.