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2023 Map of Leyba

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Leyba
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Santa Fe National Forest land dominates the northeast corner of this high-elevation New Mexican landscape, where the terrain is defined by a series of mesas and deep drainage canyons. The San Francisco Cem stands near the headwaters of Cañada de Pueblo, serving as a silent anchor for the local history of the Leyba area. Water management is central to the land's utility, evidenced by named catchments such as Leyba Tank, Benada Tank, and Lower Agua Tank distributed across the tablelands.

Prominent landforms such as La Mesa Pobre, Mesa Portrero, and Mesa de Aguilar dictate the path of local travel along routes like Co RD b31a. The intricate network of arroyos and canyons, including Cañon Blanco and Cañon Escondido, illustrates the erosive forces shaping this portion of San Miguel County. This modern survey provides a clear view of the relationship between the high mesa topography and the limited, vital water sources used by generations of residents.