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2020 Map of Pecos Falls

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Pecos Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Pecos Falls marks a significant hydrological point where high-altitude drainage systems converge within the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. This alpine landscape, divided between the Carson National Forest and Santa Fe National Forest, is defined by the headwaters of several major river systems. The transition from the Santa Fe Mountains in the south to the high peaks of the north is connected by an extensive network of pack trails and forest routes, including the Sky Line and Beattys paths.

The presence of the Pecos Wild and Scenic River designation highlights the protected status of the Pecos River as it flows beneath Hamilton Mesa. Notable summits like Little Jicarita Peak and Chimayosos Peak anchor the northern boundary, while numerous ritos and brooks, such as Rito del Padre and Matsu Brook, demonstrate the complex drainage patterns required for regional water management at the county line between Rio Arriba and Mora counties.