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2013 Map of Los Indios Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Continental Divide crests through this high-altitude landscape of northern New Mexico, marking a significant hydrological and geographical boundary within Santa Fe National Forest. This 2013 survey reveals a terrain defined by deep drainages and isolated water sources essential for land management and local ranching. Notable features include Timber Lake and several man-made improvements such as Tapia Tank and Ojitos Tank, which support the region's livestock and wildlife.

The map details a complex network of named canyons, including the extensive Los Indios Canyon and the winding Cisneros Canyon, which carve through the high plateaus. These features, along with Cañada Ojitos and Puerto Chiquito, provide a record of local toponymy and the traditional use of the land for movement and grazing. The seasonal watercourse of Tepicito Cr and the specialized Stock Driveway Canyon further illustrate the area's role as a working landscape within the national forest system.