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2023 Map of Pecos

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Pecos
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Pecos River valley serves as the central corridor for this high-elevation landscape, where the settlements of Pecos and East Pecos are established near the confluence of Glorieta Creek. This modern survey details the significant cultural and archaeological footprint of the region, anchored by the Pecos National Historical Park and the Ruins Trl. The proximity of the Old Saint Anthony's Cem and the Saint Anthony's Catholic Church Cem to the town center reflects the long-standing community roots in this part of the Sangre de Cristo foothills.

Transportation patterns are defined by the Old Denver Hwy and the steep rise of Glorieta Mesa to the southwest. The presence of Monastery Lake and numerous named canyons, such as Alamitos Canyon and Cañon de los Trigos, illustrates the complex drainage systems that feed the river. Local infrastructure is further detailed through a dense network of named roads like Velasquez Rd and Jose Gonzales Rd, which trace the local family genealogy and land division patterns common to this part of New Mexico.