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2013 Map of Sierra Mosca

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Sierra Mosca dominates this high-altitude landscape within the Santa Fe National Forest, marking a region defined by complex drainage systems and significant vertical relief. The terrain is deeply incised by watercourses such as Rio Medio, Rito Frijoles, and Rito Gallina, which carve out numerous canyons including Cañon Navajo and Cañon del Oso. This 2013 survey illustrates the remote character of the Sangre de Cristo foothills before the intensive forest management adjustments of later years.

Evidence of human presence is localized to sites like the Borrego Mesa Campground and the Panchuela West area. Land use is further indicated by features like the Sierra Mosca Trick Tank and Sarca Spring, reflecting the necessity of water management in this arid mountain environment. The map provides a precise record of the road network, including 440 and 306, which provide access through Mesa Borrego to these isolated forest reaches.