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2023 Map of Pine Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Carson National Forest spans this high-elevation landscape in Rio Arriba County, defined by a complex network of mesas and deep drainage canyons. The terrain is dominated by prominent landforms like Chosa Mesa and Cerezo Mesa, while the water distribution reflects a dependency on seasonal tanks and localized springs. Named features like Ahogadero Tank, Willow Tank, and Coyote Tank underscore the importance of managed water sources for livestock or wildlife in this arid environment.

Evidence of historical land use and transit appears along Dry Hole Road and Pounds Mill Rd, the latter suggesting former timber or milling operations in the vicinity of Arroyo Compañero. The hydrology is anchored by Tapicito Creek in the south and the small, distinct basin of Pine Lake. Numerous named springs, including Valencia Spring and Spruce Spring, provide critical landmarks for those tracing the historical geography of this section of the San Juan Basin.