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2013 Map of Monticello

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Monticello sits at the heart of this Sierra County landscape, where the Alamosa Cr carves through the transition from high canyon country to the agricultural flats. The settlement pattern is defined by the proximity to water and the Cibola National Forest boundary, with the Monticello Cem and neighboring Placitas serving as focal points for local history and genealogy. The terrain is a complex network of named drainages, including Sanchez Canyon, Sullivan Canyon, and Monticello Canyon, which reveal the seasonal movements of water across this arid environment.

Legacy ranching and land use are evident through features like the Red Rock Ranch and La Petra, while the high country to the north is dotted with spring-fed sites like Garcia Falls Spring and Alamosa Spring. Landmarks such as Aragon Hill and Fifty-fifty Hill provide vertical relief against the backdrop of the forest, reflecting a landscape that has long supported both pastoral life and recreational use at locations like the Luna Park Campground.