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2020 Map of Laguna Seca

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Cibola National Forest encompasses the high mesas and canyons of this New Mexico landscape, centered near the McKinley and Sandoval County line. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevations such as Mesa Chivato and the Santa Rosa Peaks, with drainage systems like Cañon de Santa Rosa cutting through the volcanic and sedimentary formations. Water sources are critical identifiers in this arid environment, represented by numerous tanks and springs including Eagle Nest Tank, North Spring, and Laguna del Vino.

Eagle Nest serves as a primary geographic anchor amidst a series of named landforms such as Cerro Montoso and Black Mesa. The presence of several "Ojos" or natural springs, such as Ojo Frio and Ojo Eugenio, along with the Laguna Seca ephemeral lake, suggests a land managed for livestock and seasonal water access. Forest service routes like Forest Svc Rd 550 provide the primary infrastructure through the canyons and across the high flats of La Jolla de Santa Rosa.