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2011 Map of Taos Junction

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Taos Junction
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Taos Junction serves as the focal point of this high-desert landscape, where the convergence of roadways and topographic markers defines the local geography. The map reveals a network of resource-related features essential for life in this arid region, including the Amador Windmill and several catchment basins such as Comanche Tank and Martinez Tank. Further south, the Goats Point Prospect indicates the historical interest in mineral exploration within the area’s geologic formations.

Terrain features dominate the surroundings, notably the prominent Mesa Vibora and the rising peak of Cerro Azul. The intricate drainage patterns of the Stevens Arroyo and Sandlin Arroyo illustrate the natural flow of the land toward the Cañada Embudo. A complex system of Forest Service routes, including Forest Rd 556 and Comanche Canyon Rd, provides access across the rugged territory, connecting the small settlement of Solo with the broader Taos County corridor.