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2023 Map of Polvadera Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Santa Fe National Forest and the Valles Caldera National Preserve dominate this high-altitude landscape in Rio Arriba and Sandoval counties. The geography is defined by volcanic features and significant elevations, notably Polvadera Peak and Chicoma Mtn. The hydrology of the area follows deep drainages such as Polvadera Creek and Santa Clara Creek, which are fed by high-country meadows like Cienega del Oso.

A network of named trails, including the Ojitos-Polvadera Trl and Rechuelos Trl, provides access through the complex terrain of Polvadera Mesa and Mesa del Medio. These paths and isolated landmarks like El Lagunito Palo Quemador reflect a landscape where transportation is dictated by the dramatic rises of summits like Cerro Pelon and Cerrito Chato. The absence of developed settlements highlights the preserved nature of this Jemez Mountains environment.