2023 Map of Rosilla Peak

About this map

The Pecos River carves a central corridor through this section of the Santa Fe National Forest, where a string of small settlements follows the water. From Tererro in the north through Tres Lagunas and El Macho, the valley floor supports life beneath the high elevations of Rosilla Peak and Viveash Mesa. The map provides specific detail for local researchers, including the El Macho Cem and the distinct neighborhoods of Upper La Posada and Lower La Posada. Deep canyons like Macho Canyon, Dalton Canyon, and Alamitos Canyon define the drainage patterns of the western slopes, while Holy Ghost Creek and Indian Creek feed into the main river channel. This geography illustrates a classic Southwestern pattern of montane settlement where human activity remains closely tied to the available riparian narrow and protected canyon bottoms.