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2023 Map of Santos Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Santos Peak and the high elevations of Santos Mesa define this high-desert landscape in Rio Arriba County. The terrain is deeply incised by a network of drainages, most notably Muñoz Canyon and Martínez Canyon, which feed into Muñoz Creek and Carrizo Creek. This modern survey details the topographical complexity of the region, from the prominent Magdalena Butte in the northeast to the sprawling B S Mesa in the south.

Evidence of early land use and ranching history is preserved through labels like Candelaria Waterhole and named landforms such as Rincon Largo and Encinada Mesa. A network of rural routes, including Co RD 495 and Co RD 367, provides contemporary access through the rugged canyons. The map serves as a precise record of the physical geography of this part of New Mexico, capturing the relationship between high mesas like Albert Mesa and the sheltered depths of Ice Canyon.