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2011 Map of San Juan

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of San Juan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

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Cedar Hill and the upper reaches of the Pecos River define this corner of San Miguel County, where a network of family-run operations like the JT Gallegos Ranch and Quintana Ranch anchors the landscape. The terrain is deeply inscribed by canyons and mesas, including the prominent Ciruela Mesa and La Cabra Mesa, which overlook seasonal watercourses such as Cañada Segura and Cañada los Rincones.

Settlement patterns follow the geography of the high plains, centering on small hubs like San Juan and El Cerrito Santa Cruz. For genealogists and local historians, the San Juan Cemetery remains a vital landmark among the dispersed ranches, including the Sisneros Ranch and Romero Ranch. The presence of numerous named canyons, such as Cañon de la Mina and Cañon de Padre, suggests a long history of land use and navigation through the arroyos of northern New Mexico.