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2002 Map of Llaves

Name: 2002 Topographic Map of Llaves
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

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Gallina Peak and the high ridges of Gallina Mountain dominate this landscape on the edge of the Santa Fe National Forest. The 2002 revision shows a region defined by its rugged drainages and vital water sources, with numerous tanks such as Moscoso Tank and Casa Tank supporting land use in this arid environment. The small community of Llaves is situated in the southwest near Cañoncito de las Lleguas, providing a glimpse into the isolated ranching and residential patterns of Rio Arriba County.

Evidence of energy exploration is scattered throughout the terrain, marked by several Oil Wells and Drill Holes, particularly near Arroyo Archuleta. To the east, the map detail transitions into the protected Chama River Canyon Wilderness, where features like Dead Man Peak and Cañon de Gallina illustrate the complex topography of the Rio Gallina watershed. A small Landing Strip near Llaves suggests the importance of aerial access in this remote portion of New Mexico.