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2013 Map of Medanales

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Medanales and the small settlement of Llano Lobato occupy a landscape defined by the drainage systems of northern New Mexico. The Rio Chama cuts through the southwestern corner of the sheet, providing a vital water source for the surrounding high desert terrain. Much of the land is managed by federal agencies, with the Carson National Forest bordering the north and the Santa Fe National Forest extending across the southern and western portions.

Transport routes like Stagecoach Rd and Santa Fe Rd hint at the historical movement of goods and people through this region. The map is heavily marked by arroyos and cañadas, including Cañada Honda and Cañada Ancha, which trace the complex erosion patterns of the Rio Arriba highlands. Distinctive landmarks such as Window Rock and the Quarter Circle Ranch provide specific points of reference for local historians and researchers tracking land use and ranching history in the Cañon la Madera vicinity.