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2017 Map of San Rafael

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

San Rafael anchors the eastern edge of this landscape, where the high desert terrain of the Cibola National Forest meets the valley floor. The map documents a complex system of drainage and water sources essential to this arid environment, including Pink Rose Spring, Ojo del Gallo, and the Atarque del Doter. Notable landforms like Gallo Peak and the expansive San Rafael Mesa define the topography, while numerous named canyons such as Zuni Canyon and Agua Fria Trail Canyon cut through the mesas.

Local history is preserved in features like the Porter Cem and roads that hint at the area's older connections, such as Ft Wingate Rd and Ice Caves Rd. The presence of Loma Pelada and Cerritos de Jaspe illustrates the distinct geological naming conventions of the region. This 2017 survey provides an exacting look at the modern boundaries and infrastructure surrounding these long-established landmarks and natural springs.