2017 Map of Pecos Falls

About this map

Pecos Falls marks a central point of this high-elevation wilderness, where the headwaters of the Pecos River begin their descent through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The terrain is defined by massive peaks and ridgelines, including Chimayosos Peak and Little Jicarita Peak, which straddle the boundary between the Carson National Forest and the Santa Fe National Forest. This section of the southern Rockies is characterized by a complex network of alpine drainage systems, such as Rio Valdez, Rio Mora, and the Rito del Padre. The presence of the SNFN Skyline trail suggests the importance of high-country recreation and forest management in this region. This survey captures a landscape of extreme vertical relief, from the broad expanse of Hamilton Mesa to the confined depths of Jarosa Canyon, reflecting the geologic character of the Rio Arriba and Mora County borderlands.