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2017 Map of Sierra Mosca

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Santa Fe National Forest dominates this high-elevation terrain in northern New Mexico, where the peaks of Sierra Mosca anchor a complex drainage system. The landscape is defined by its deep canyons and named mesas, such as Mesa Borrego and Cañon del Oso, showcasing a wilderness character largely untouched by modern development. Water sources are critical here, with named features like Sarca Spring and Cienega Redonda providing vital resources amidst the high-country topography.

Watercourses such as Rio Medio, Rio Frijoles, and Rio Gallina carve through the earth, creating the distinctive Cañon Navajo and Cañon Chimayo. The hydrological pattern revealed here is one of high-altitude tributaries, including Chupaderos Cr and Rito con Agua, flowing from the ridges toward the lower valleys. This survey provides a precise view of the natural landmarks and water features that have dictated movement through these mountains for generations.