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1995 Map of Laguna Peak

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Laguna Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Chama River Canyon Wilderness dominates this mid-1990s survey of Rio Arriba County, where the Rio Chama carves through high mesa country. The map captures the intersection of the Santa Fe National Forest and Carson National Forest, revealing a landscape defined by significant topographic relief between Mesa de Viejos and the waters of the Abiquiu Reservoir. The area’s administrative and land-use history is visible through the boundaries of the Abiquiu Grant and the presence of the Gallina Bench Ranch.

For researchers, the map provides a detailed view of remote water sources and transport routes, including Gallegos Spring, Los Indios Springs, and the Ojitos Trail. The high ground is marked by prominent landforms such as Laguna Peak and Mesa Gurule, while the Camino del Canyon traces the rugged descent toward the river. This 1995 revision provides a modern look at a region where traditional land grants and federal forest management coexist.