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2013 Map of Llaves

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Llaves
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Schmidt Ranch and the small settlement of Llaves sit within a high-elevation landscape dominated by the northern reaches of the Santa Fe National Forest. This 2013 survey documents a terrain defined by complex drainage systems and isolated peaks, where the winding Rio Gallina and Chupadero Arroyo carve through the high country. The land use here appears heavily tied to ranching and water management, evidenced by numerous livestock tanks such as the Experimental Tank, Mister Tank, and South Tank.

Topographical landmarks provide significant orientation, with Gallina Peak and Gallina Mtn rising above the canyons. To the east, the deep incision of Cañon de la Alameda and the prominence of Dead Man Peak mark the rugged borderlands of the national forest. The infrastructure is sparse, centered on State Hwy 112 and primitive routes like Forest Rd 313, reflecting the rural character of Rio Arriba County in the early twenty-first century.