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2011 Map of Laguna Gurule

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Laguna Gurule sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape in Rio Arriba County, where the topography is defined by a complex network of cañadas and arroyos. The map reveals a sparsely populated region characterized by traditional land use, anchored by the small settlement of Hooten and seasonal water sources like Oso Tank and Laguna Jacquez. The terrain rises toward distinctive landforms such as Questecita Blanca and the evocative Horse Heaven plateau, while the southern boundary is marked by the winding Cañon de Chavez.

A network of local routes, including Co Road 395 and County Rd-387, connects the various basins and drainages. The naming conventions, featuring descriptors like Almagre Arroyo and Arroyo Blanco, reflect the area's geological and cultural history. This survey illustrates how contemporary infrastructure, such as Prairie Drive 1720, integrates into a landscape shaped by long-standing natural features like Cañada Simon.