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2017 Map of Laguna Seca

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Laguna Seca
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

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Cibola National Forest encompasses much of this high-altitude terrain, where the boundary between McKinley and Sandoval counties divides a landscape of deep canyons and volcanic mesas. The settlement of Eagle Nest sits centrally, surrounded by a complex system of seasonal water catchments such as Eagle Nest Tank and Horse Pasture Stock Tank, reflecting the region's reliance on managed water for livestock and forestry.

Canyons like Cañon de Santa Rosa and Cañon del Puente cut through prominent landforms including Black Mesa and the Santa Rosa Peaks. Natural springs and watering holes, from Ojo Frio to Laguna del Vino, provide vital resources in this arid environment. The presence of Forest Service Road 550 and other primitive routes suggests a remote area primarily utilized for resource management and ranching during the early 21st century.