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2013 Map of Puye

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Puye
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The ancient structures of the Puye Cliff Dwellings National Historic Landmark anchor this 2013 study of a deeply etched landscape north of Los Alamos. This complex terrain, characterized by the dramatic mesas of Otowi Mesa and Kwage Mesa, reflects both ancestral habitation and the modern administrative boundaries of the Santa Fe National Forest. The map documents the presence of San Ildefonso Pueblo and the Santa Clara Pueblo Division, highlighting the continuing cultural significance of the region.

Infrastructure like Indian Service Route 601 and Indian Service Route 608 provides access to the canyon systems, including Santa Clara Canyon and Bayo Canyon. The eastern edge is defined by the Rio Grande, with the Otowi Bridge serving as a vital crossing point. Industrial features like the Pumice Mine Pump near Rendija Canyon offer a glimpse into the local resource utilization alongside the residential and archaeological sites.