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2011 Map of North San Ysidro

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of North San Ysidro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Pecos River carves a winding path through this San Miguel County landscape, creating a geographic divide between the settlements of North San Ysidro and South San Ysidro. The area is characterized by a complex network of high mesas and deep drainages, including Gusano Mesa and the expansive Valle Grande to the south. Transportation in the early 21st century remains anchored to the corridor near Ilfeld, where local roads like San Jose Rd and County Rd B42A provide access to the river valley.

Water sources define the local place names, from Cow Creek to the Rito de los Alamitos, which flows through Los Alamitos Canyon. Notable terrain features such as Cerro del Oso and Cerritos Colorados overlook the river bends, illustrating how the topography influenced the placement of small communities like Gise. This survey captures the rural character of the region, where narrow canyons like Apache Canyon and Tortolita Canyon cut into the surrounding tablelands.