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2023 Map of Pedro Miguel Peak

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Pedro Miguel Peak
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 carves a winding path through this corner of New Mexico, where the high desert landscape meets the southern reaches of the Sangre de Cristo foothills. The confluence of the Gallinas River and the Pecos serves as a central geographic anchor, creating a complex network of drainages and canyons, most notably Deer Canyon. This area is defined by its topographical prominence, anchored by the volcanic silhouette of Pedro Miguel Peak in the west.

Transitioning across the boundary between San Miguel and Guadalupe counties, the map reveals a land primarily shaped by water and sparse ranching infrastructure. Arid-land transport is represented by long-stretching routes like Manuelito Rd and Antelope Rd, which trace the higher ground above the river valleys. The presence of Alamito Creek in the northeast further highlights the drainage patterns that have dictated local land use and movement for generations.