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2020 Map of Laguna Gurule

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-altitude landscape in Rio Arriba County, defining the drainage patterns of the Santa Fe National Forest. This terrain is characterized by a series of significant canyons and seasonal water sources, including the prominent Laguna Gurule, Laguna Jacquez, and Laguna Colorada. Local topography is deeply etched by features such as Oso Canyon and Cañada Jesus Moya, which reflect the region's traditional Spanish naming conventions.

Modern access is provided by a network of local roads including Co RD 387 and Co RD 391, which navigate between the ridges of Horse Heaven and the depths of Cañon de Chavez. The presence of Oso Tank and various arroyos like Arroyo Blanco suggests a landscape where water management remains central to land use. This survey captures a moment in the modern era where traditional land grants and forest boundaries intersect with the natural path of the divide.