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2017 Map of Picture Rock

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Picture Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Galisteo Creek winds through the southern reaches of this landscape, a corridor defined by the drainage of Arroyo Chorro and Arroyo Jara. Near the western edge, the settlement of Cerrillos sits at the base of the Cerrillos Hills, an area where prominent elevations like Mt Chalchihuitl and El Cerro della Cosena overlook the surrounding high desert. The map captures a mix of geographic features from the level expanse of Poverty Flats to the dramatic formations of the Garden of the Gods.

A network of springs, including Cottonwood Spring, Coyote Spring, and Hillside Spring, suggests the critical role of water sources in this arid environment. The presence of Finger Lake and the Cerrillos Reservoir further illustrates the management of local hydrology. To the north and east, the map details many named roads and residential loops around the namesake Picture Rock and Dolores Gulch, reflecting the transition from open range to localized development.