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2020 Map of Tetilla Peak

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Tetilla Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The dramatic transition from the Caja del Rio Plateau down to the lower basin defines this high-desert landscape. Central to the area is the steep descent of La Bajada Hill, where the Santa Fe River carves through Cañada de Santa Fe. The settlement of La Bajada sits at the base of the escarpment, accompanied by the La Bajada Cem, marking a long-standing human presence in this arid geography.

Prominent volcanic features dominate the horizon, notably the conical Tetilla Peak and the southern reaches of the Cerrillos Hills, including Cerro Bonanza. The map reveals a complex network of drainage arroyos such as Alamo Cr and Arroyo Yupa that cut through various tablelands like Tsinat Mesa and La Majada Mesa. Significant portions of the northwestern corner are protected as part of the Santa Fe National Forest.