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2017 Map of Ojo Caliente

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Rio Ojo Caliente carves through this northern New Mexico landscape, anchoring a series of small settlements and agricultural landmarks along the Rio Arriba and Taos county line. The historic village of Ojo Caliente is centered near its famed Mineral Springs and the Ojo Caliente Cem, while the northern reaches of the map include the community of La Madera and the small cluster at Cañoncito de la Madera.

Evidence of traditional land use and water management is visible through the Gavilan Ditch and numerous arroyos like Arroyo de la Plaza and Arroyo Cruz that drain into the central valley. Much of the western and southern terrain is defined by rugged peaks such as Cerro Negro and Cerro Colorado, with portions of the Carson National Forest protecting the higher elevations. From the unique La Cueva Gem landmark to the high-desert waters of Laguna Cerro Negro, the map documents a region where community life remains deeply tied to the narrow river corridor.