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2020 Map of Rencona

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Rencona
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Rencona sits at a geographic transition in San Miguel County, where the high-altitude terrain of the Santa Fe National Forest meets a network of arroyos and canyons. The landscape is defined by its water management, evidenced by dozens of named catchment systems like Jack Carrin Tank, Ribia Tank, and Huddleston Tank Number 5. These features, vital for ranching and land use in this arid region, underscore the reliance on seasonal runoff.

The settlement pattern is sparse, centered on the village and the Rencona Cem, while the rugged topography includes landmarks such as Hogback Hill, Arrowhead Point, and the Valle de la Cabra. To the south, deep drainage features like Felipe Chavez Canyon and Garcia Canyon carve through the terrain, reflecting the complex erosion patterns of the northern New Mexico highlands during this contemporary era of documentation.