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1995 Map of Palo Flechado Pass

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Palo Flechado Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Palo Flechado Pass serves as a critical geographic transition point in the high mountains of Northern New Mexico, marking the boundary between the Pueblo de Taos Indian Reservation and the sprawling Carson National Forest. This 1995 revision reveals a landscape shaped by historical land grants, including the Beaubien and Miranda Grant and the Maxwell Grant, which intersect near the settlement of Agua Fria.

Modern recreation and natural resources converge here, with the Angel Fire Ski Area and Golf Course situated near the headwaters of Cieneguilla Creek. The map documents high-altitude features like Apache Peak and Guajalote Park, alongside water sources such as Apache Spring and Eagle Nest Lake. The inclusion of the CIM CAN Wildlife Area and various camps underscores the area's continued use for conservation and seasonal retreats.