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1995 Map of Pecos Falls

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

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

The Sangre de Cristo Mountains define this high-altitude landscape where the headwaters of the Pecos River begin their descent. This 1995 revision, based on photographs dating back to 1958, illustrates the convergence of the Carson National Forest and Santa Fe National Forest within the protected Pecos Wilderness. The topography is dominated by massive landforms like Hamilton Mesa and the Bordo del Medio, which direct the flow of numerous alpine drainages including the Middle Fork Santa Barbara and Rito del Padre.

Notable landmarks such as Pecos Falls and Chimayosos Peak serve as significant navigational points for those traversing the high country. Human passage through this wilderness is marked by the historic Camino Real Rd and the Gascon Trail, providing a clear view of the traditional routes used to cross the county line between Rio Arriba and Mora counties. Remote alpine lakes like Middle Fork Lake and No Fish Lake are documented alongside specialized infrastructure like the Footbridge over the upper river forks.