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2017 Map of Medanales

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Medanales
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Rio Chama carves a deep valley through this high-desert landscape, providing the lifeblood for the settlement of Medanales and the surrounding agricultural tracts. The map illustrates a complex network of arroyos, such as Arroyo del Perro and Arroyo de Agua, which drain the tablelands into the river. This 2017 survey reveals how modern residential development like El Rito Ests and Llano Lobato has integrated into the traditional land divisions of Northern New Mexico.

Public lands dominate the periphery, with the Carson National Forest to the north and the Santa Fe National Forest to the south. Notable geological features like the Cañon de la Madera and the landmark Window Rock highlight the varied topography. For local historians, the intersection of old drainage names and modern road labels like Blue Earth Trl and Pueblo Dr shows the evolving footprint of human habitation in the Chama River valley.