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2023 Map of Loma Creston

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Loma Creston
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 anchors the northern reaches of this high-desert landscape in Sandoval County. The terrain is defined by dramatic geological formations and deep drainages, most notably the wide expanse of Santa Ana Mesa and the prominent rising profiles of Loma Creston and Bodega Butte. These features overlook a network of seasonal watercourses including Arroyo Arenoso and the winding Canovas Canyon.

Access to this territory is facilitated by a grid of specialized routes such as Indian Svc Rte 788 and Borrego Canyon Rd, which navigate the complex topography of Mesita Cocida and Bear Springs Canyon. The map details the transition between protected forest land and tribal lands, illustrating how natural barriers like Borrego Canyon have historically shaped travel and land use in this arid region of New Mexico.