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2013 Map of Laguna Peak

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Laguna Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Laguna Peak anchors this corner of Rio Arriba County, where the high-altitude landscape is defined by the canyon systems and plateaus of the Santa Fe National Forest and Carson National Forest. The map captures a complex drainage network where Rio Gallina and Rio Chama carve through the earth, creating distinctive landforms like Mesa de los Viejos and the curiously named Screaming Left Hand Turn.

Evidence of ranching and remote land use is seen at the Gallina Bench Ranch and along the few thoroughfares like French Mesa Rd. The terrain is peppered with vital water sources essential for livestock and wildlife in this arid environment, including Gallegos Spring, Los Indios Spring, and the clustered potrero springs near Mesa Alta. These features highlight the importance of hydrology in the management of these sprawling national forest lands.