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2017 Map of Llaves

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Llaves
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

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The Santa Fe National Forest dominates the high-elevation landscape of this Rio Arriba County region, where the terrain transitions through a complex system of peaks and canyons. Notable summits including Gallina Peak and Gallina Mtn define the northeastern topography, while Dead Man Peak stands as a prominent landmark further south. The hydrography of the area is characterized by the Rio Gallina and numerous intermittent drainages like Chupadero Arroyo, punctuated by an extensive network of artificial water sources such as Sawmill Tank, Mister Tank, and the Experimental Tank.

This high-country territory is crisscrossed by forest infrastructure, including Forest RD 31 and Forest RD 313, which provide access to remote areas like Mine Canyon and Cañon de la Alameda. The prevalence of named springs—such as Mud Spring, Chongo Spring, and Alamo Spring—reflects the essential role of water management in this arid environment, supporting both the natural ecosystem and local land use within the national forest boundaries.