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2017 Map of Rociada

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Rociada
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The high mountain valley of Rociada and Upper Rociada sits at the eastern edge of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in this modern survey. This region of New Mexico, situated along the border of Mora and San Miguel counties, is characterized by a network of alpine canyons and watercourses, including the Sapello River and Manuelitas Cr. The topography reveals the high-altitude landscape of the Santa Fe National Forest, where features like Lone Pine Mesa and Bluebell Ridge overlook deep drainages such as Porvenir Canyon and Cascade Canyon.

Local history is preserved in several small burial grounds serving the valley's residents, including Santo Niño Cem, San Antonio Cem, and San Jose Cem. These sites, along with the transition from the Santa Fe Mountains to the lower valley floor, illustrate a community deeply connected to its river-and-canyon environment. Modern residential growth is evident in the detailed street network near Rociada, including names like Poderosa Rd and Nature Trail Rd.