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1995 Map of Lyden

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Lyden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

The settlement of Lyden sits at the southern edge of this landscape, positioned where the intricate network of water management features like the Medio Ditch and Rinconada Ditch support agriculture near the banks of the Rio Grande. This 1995 revision reflects a geography defined by long-standing Spanish land grants, including the Sebastian Martin Grant and the Black Mesa Grant, which dictate the spatial organization of the terrain.

The central corridor is dominated by the Rio Caliente, which flows southward alongside the Kit Carson Highway. Notable landmarks such as Vellito Peak and the Torreon Indian Shop punctuate the arid landscape, while numerous arroyos and cañadas, such as Cañada de los Frijoles and Arroyo Pueblo, drain from the higher elevations of the Carson National Forest. The presence of an Athletic Field and a Gravel Pit near the river valley indicates the continued local utility of this riverine environment.