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2013 Map of Taos Junction

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Taos Junction sits on the high plateau of New Mexico, where the boundary between Taos County and Rio Arriba County runs through a landscape defined by volcanic landmarks and seasonal drainages. In this modern survey, the terrain is marked by significant topographical features such as the Comanche Rim and the prominent height of Cerro Azul. The area's dependence on water management is evident through numerous named collection points like Martinez Tank, Vibora Tank, and Sandlin Tank, which support the high-desert environment within the Carson National Forest.

The ephemeral waterways of Cañada de los Comanches and Stevens Arroyo carve through the land, revealing a sparsely settled region where the small location of Solo is one of the few named community markers. This map highlights the complex intersection of public land management and the natural hydrology of the high mesa, tracing the paths of Cañada Embudo and Cañada la Lemitas as they drain toward the surrounding river basins.