2023 Map of McClure Reservoir

About this map

McClure Reservoir and Nichols Reservoir sit along the upper reaches of the Santa Fe River, serving as critical infrastructure within the high-elevation terrain of the Santa Fe National Forest. This modern 2023 survey illustrates the complex topography of the southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, where established trails like Saddleback Trl provide access through the protected Pecos Wilderness. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, spanning from the summit of Thompson Peak and the high ridge of Glorieta Baldy down to the carved drainages of Arroyo Hondo and Cañada Ancha. These canyons, including Apache Canyon and Dalton Canyon, reveal the natural watershed patterns that dictate land use in this arid region. For researchers, the map provides precise locations for landmarks such as Monument Rock and Granite Point, alongside the winding path of Hyde Park Rd as it climbs toward the wilderness boundary.