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2002 Map of Polvadera Peak

Name: 2002 Topographic Map of Polvadera Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

Polvadera Peak and the high elevations of the Santa Fe National Forest dominate this landscape, where complex land tenure boundaries meet. The map reveals the intersection of the Polvadera Grant, the Juan Jose Lobato Grant, and the Santa Clara Indian Reservation. These historic land divisions are set against a backdrop of steep terrain, including Polvadera Mesa and the prominent Chicoma Mountain to the south.

Drainage systems such as Polvadera Creek and Abiquiu Creek carve through the plateau, supporting high-altitude meadows like Cienega Redonda and Cienega del Oso. A network of backcountry paths, including the Highline Trail and Vallectos Trail, provides the primary means of navigating these protected lands. The southern portion of the map covers the edge of the Valles Caldera National Preserve, highlighting the area's transition into one of the region's most significant volcanic features.