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2020 Map of La Madera

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Rio Vallecitos and Rio Tusas converge near the settlement of La Madera, creating a vital riparian corridor within the high-elevation landscape of Rio Arriba County. This 2020 survey documents the complex topography of the Carson National Forest, where the Ortega Mountains and La Madera Mountains flank narrow valleys. Small, long-standing communities like Vallecitos and Ancones are positioned along the primary watercourses, reflecting a settlement pattern deeply tied to the region's hydrology.

Upland features such as Mesa de la Jarita and numerous ranching landmarks, including Ancones Trick Tank and Upper Abrevadero Tank, illustrate the intersection of forest management and traditional land use. The map details several canyons that carve through the terrain, such as Cañon de los Alamos and Cañon de la Paloma, while water sources like Statue Spring and Salt Lick Spring remain critical points in this arid, mountainous environment.