2020 Map of Jarosa

About this map

Santa Fe National Forest encompasses much of this high-elevation landscape in Rio Arriba County, where the southern reaches of the San Pedro Mountains meet a series of prominent mesas. The small settlement of Jarosa sits centrally, surrounded by a complex system of drainage and springs, including Jarosito Spring and Guardia Spring. Distinctive geological features like Teakettle Rock and Mining Mtn define the horizon, while the terrain is deeply incised by the Jarosa Canyon and Guardia Canyon. The drainage patterns show the headwaters and tributaries of the Rio Puerco and Rio Cebolla, highlighting the importance of seasonal water in this arid highland. Notable mesas such as Mesa Pinabetal and Mesa Pinabetosa flank the canyons, illustrating the classic New Mexican topography of flat-topped highlands divided by narrow, winding waterways like the Rito Peñas Negras.