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2013 Map of Servilleta Plaza

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Servilleta Plaza
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Carson National Forest land dominates this high-altitude landscape along the border of Rio Arriba and Taos counties. The terrain is defined by dramatic relief, transitioning from the broad expanse of Petaca Mesa in the northwest to the sharp descent of the Comanche Rim further east. The drainage of Rio Tusas carves through the western sections, while the central area is marked by Cerro Mojino and the winding Cañada de los Comanches.

Water management is the primary evidence of human activity in this arid environment, represented by a network of named stock tanks and catchment basins. Local history and ranching patterns are revealed through features like Peña Tank, Railroad Tank, and the Bailey Tank complex. These remote improvements, alongside established forest routes like Route 376, reflect the region's long-standing reliance on seasonal grazing and timber resources within the national forest system.