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2017 Map of San Mateo

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The settlement of San Mateo serves as the focal point of this Northern New Mexico landscape, situated at the base of the mountain ranges within the Cibola National Forest. The map illustrates a high-desert environment defined by dramatic elevation changes, moving from the valley floor to the prominent heights of Jesus Mesa and La Jara Mesa. A complex network of canyons, including Rafael Canyon and Marquez Canyon, dissects the terrain, while life in this arid region is centered around critical water sources like San Mateo Creek, San Mateo Reservoir, and numerous named catchments such as Bull Pasture Tank and Lee Stock Tank.

Researchers will find a detailed representation of the 21st-century rural infrastructure, including Cemetary Rd and San Mateo Main St. The transition from private lands to federal forest boundaries is clearly marked, particularly where the terrain ascends toward Cerro Colorado. Notable springs such as Bridge Spring and La Mosca Spring indicate the historic importance of reliable water for livestock and settlement in the Grants region.