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2023 Map of Sandia Crest

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Sandia Crest
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Sandia Crest and the surrounding peaks of the Sandia Mountains dominate this 2023 landscape, marking the dramatic transition from the high-altitude wilderness of the Cibola National Forest to the expanding residential grids of Albuquerque. The eastern slopes show a different character of settlement, where the high-mountain roads of La Madera and Sandia Park wind through canyons such as Tejano Canyon and Cienega Canyon. At the southeastern edge, the Cañoncito Cem serves as a local landmark near the old mountain passes.

On the western face, the map details the rugged drainage systems that define the area's geography, including Juan Tabo Canyon and Arroyo de Domingo Baca. These steep canyons have historically limited expansion, creating a clear boundary for neighborhoods like Sandia Heights. This map provides a modern record of the preserved lands within the Sandia Mountain Wilderness, illustrating how recreation trails like the Juan Tabo Cabin Trl interact with this complex terrain.