Pueblo Peak stands as a primary landmark in this high-elevation landscape, where the northern terrain is defined by steep drainages like Frijoles Canyon and Burnt Ridge Canyon. The central portion of the map is dominated by the course of the Rio Pueblo de Taos, which flows westward past the northern reach of Pueblo St. The southern section reveals more complex topography, characterized by a series of named summits and deep-cut canyons. This network includes Ranchos Peak, Palo Encebado Peak, and Capulin Peak, which separate the various watercourses. This 2011 survey highlights a transition from the higher peaks to the more developed southern area near Shadow Mtn Rd, providing a clear view of how geography dictates the placement of infrastructure in the region.
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1954 · Raton
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Raton
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · Wheeler Peak
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Eagle Nest
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Arroyo Seco
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Taos
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Ranchos De Taos
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · Osha Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · Palo Flechado Pass
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · Pueblo Peak
USGS Topo · 1:24,000