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1995 Map of Laguna Seca

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Laguna Seca
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Nuestra Señora de la Luz de las Lagunitas Grant defines the southeastern corner of this high-altitude landscape, where historical land grants meet modern wildlife management. The boundary between McKinley and Sandoval counties bisects the region, crossing the Chivato Mesa and the drainage of Tapia Canyon. Water sources, critical for ranching and wildlife in this arid environment, are meticulously documented through a network of tanks and natural springs such as Guadalupe Spring, Ojo Eugenio, and Ojo Frio.

The southern portion of the quadrangle is dominated by the Cebolleta Marquez Wildlife Area, while the northern half is part of the Cibola National Forest. High points like Santa Rosa Peaks and the Cerros de Guadalupe overlook vast meadows and pastures, including Horse Pasture and Valle de las Animas. This 1990s-era revision illustrates the complex coordination between the Forest Service and Geological Survey in mapping high-plateau terrain and vital water locations like Laguna Seca.