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2017 Map of Tecolote

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Serafina and Tecolote anchor this portion of San Miguel County, situated along the corridor of the modern interstate and older routes like Old Hwy 84 S. The map reveals a cluster of small settlements including Bernal, Blanchard, and Chapelle that define the local social geography. These communities are positioned near the drainage of Tecolote Creek, which winds through the valley floor beneath the prominent rise of Starvation Peak to the south.

A significant portion of the western landscape is occupied by the Santa Fe National Forest, where features like Cottonwood Spring and Pres Hermanos Creek indicate the critical role of water in this arid environment. The road network, including family-named ways like Gutierrez Ln and Sena Ranch Rd, suggests long-standing land divisions and local heritage. High-clearance routes and ranch roads provide access to the more isolated areas around Trés Hermanos Cañon and the northern reaches of Gabaldon.