2017 Map of San Luis

About this map

San Luis and Cabezon anchor the high-desert landscape of this recent survey, centered on the ancient drainage of the Rio Puerco. The topography is dominated by significant landforms such as Bosque Grande Mesa and Mesa San Luis, while the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds across the northwestern townships. Evidence of the region’s traditional ranching and water management is seen in the numerous tanks scattered across the arid terrain, including Cerro Colorado Tank and Cabezon Tank Number 6. The map provides a clear look at the transition from high points like Angostura Hill to the complex arroyo systems of Arroyo Chavez and Arroyo Alamito. This modern data from the U.S. Geological Survey captures the enduring isolation and physical geography of northwestern New Mexico as it appeared in the mid-2010s.