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2017 Map of San Juan Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Cibola National Forest encompasses this high-altitude landscape in Socorro County, where the topography is defined by significant elevations and deep drainage systems. Central to this map is the prominent San Juan Peak, with the San Juan Saddle and San Juan Canyon nearby, illustrating a complex watershed that feeds several water sources. The map details a network of essential livestock and wildlife infrastructure through numerous named tanks such as Rattlesnake Tank, Ocotillo Tank, and New Rock Tank.

Notable geological formations including Skeleton Ridge and Piñon Mtn dominate the southern portion, while the northern sections feature high flats and ridges like Cigarette Flats and White Mule Ridge. This survey is particularly useful for tracking seasonal water availability through various named springs, including Junction Spring, Basin Spring, and San Juan Spring, which supported the grazing and transit patterns of this arid New Mexico region.