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2013 Map of Petaca Peak

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Petaca Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Carson National Forest defines the geography of this high-desert landscape on the border of Taos and Rio Arriba counties. The area is characterized by a complex network of water management features, including dozens of stock tanks and trick tanks such as Petaca Tank A, Ambrose Tank, and Owl Trick Tank. These features suggest a landscape managed for livestock, providing critical water sources across the arid terrain of Petaca Mesa and the volcanic-influenced Malpais Canyon.

The settlement of Servilleta serves as a central point along US Route 285, which bisects the quadrangle. Significant topographical landmarks like Petaca Peak and the Comanche Rim overlook a series of deep drainages, most notably the Arroyo Aguaje de la Petaca. This 2013 survey provides a detailed look at the rural road network, including numerous Forest Service routes like 627 and 578, which connect isolated wells and ranching locations across the plateau.