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2013 Map of Mogote Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Mogote Peak serves as the focal point for this high-altitude landscape within the Carson National Forest of northern New Mexico. The map reveals a complex system of drainage and seasonal water management, characterized by a high density of tanks and springs, such as Vaquero Tank, Sierra Spring, and Harris Bear Spring. These water sources support a terrain defined by significant geographic features like Cañon Largo and Mogote Ridge.

Settlement patterns in this part of Rio Arriba County are sparse, represented by small locales like Mogotito, Rincon Amarillo, and the Harris Bear Camp. The presence of the Rim Trail and the El Rito Picnic Grounds indicates the area's use for recreation and forest management. This 2013 survey provides a detailed record of the Spanish-named canyons and landforms, such as Cañada Piedra Amarilla and Puertecito de las Ranas, which reflect the enduring cultural heritage of the region.