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2020 Map of Lagunitas Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Carson National Forest anchors this high-elevation landscape in Rio Arriba County, where the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds through a complex network of canyons and mesas. The hydrological significance of the area is evident in the headwaters and drainages of the Rio Brazos, Rio San Antonio, and Lagunitas Creek. Notable topographical landmarks include the dramatic Brazos Box and Olguin Mesa, which define the rugged character of the terrain.

Evidence of historical water management and grazing is found in features like Jawbone Tank, Amado Tank, and East Tank, alongside several seasonal springs such as El Camino Spring and Spring Number One. Remote access is indicated by FDR 87 and the Tony Marquez route, reflecting a landscape primarily shaped by forestry, watershed protection, and high-country recreation. This map provides a modern record of this sparsely populated region, documenting the intricate flow of the Rio Nutritas and Rio Tusas before they exit the forest boundary.