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2020 Map of Laguna Ortiz

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Glorieta Mesa and Hurtado Mesa dominate this high-altitude landscape in San Miguel County, where the topography is defined by sharp escarpments and deeply incised drainage systems. The northern portion of the quadrangle lies within the Santa Fe National Forest, characterized by numerous named canyons such as Manzanarez Canyon and Cañon de los Diegos. Water management in this arid environment is evident through a network of tanks, including Laguna Ortiz, Two Pines Tank, and Agua Bendita Tank, which serve the local ranching landscape.

Infrastructure is sparse across the mesas, though the presence of the Tierra de Dios Airport near Valle Chimal provides a notable landmark. Historic land use is reflected in the numerous named arroyos and canyons, such as Arroyo de Chamizal and Canyon del Agua del Corral, illustrating how early settlers and ranchers identified and navigated the complex terrain. Rural access is maintained via routes like Clay Hill Rd and Co Rd B32C, which wind through the township boundaries of T12N and T13N.