2020 Map of Latir Peak

About this map

The Sangre de Cristo Mountains dominate this high-altitude landscape in northern New Mexico, where the peaks of the Taos Mountains define the terrain. This 2020 topographic study of the Carson National Forest reveals a complex network of alpine basins and ridges, including Latir Peak, Venado Peak, and the distinct flat-topped Latir Mesa. The hydrological pattern is anchored by high-country tarns such as Heart Lake, Bear Lake, and Baldy Blue Lake, which feed the headwaters of numerous creeks including Latir Cr and Cabresto Cr. Access into this remote wilderness is traced through the Pinabete Peak Trail and the Urraca-Wildlife Area Road, illustrating the intersection of protected wildlife habitat and recreational forest management. Geographic landmarks like Virgin Canyon and Sanchez Canyon highlight the erosional patterns of the western face of the range.