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2013 Map of Stony Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Santa Fe Trl winds diagonally across this high plateau region, tracing a historic path through the landscape of northern New Mexico. Situated along the boundary where Colfax Co and Mora Co meet, the terrain is defined by dramatic drainage systems like Pup Canyon and Dog Canyon that feed into the valley of Ocate Cr. The settlement at Red River Ranch sits near the northern edge, representative of the large-scale ranching operations that have long characterized this area.

Water is a vital but scarce presence, marked by features such as Ferguson Lake and Stony Lake in the south, alongside the seasonally fluctuating Dry Laguna. The map illustrates a transition from the lower creek beds to the higher elevations where the old trail continues its route, offering a clear view of how geography dictated the movement of early travelers and the establishment of local ranching heritage.