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2020 Map of Toltec Mesa

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Toltec sits at the northern edge of this high-altitude landscape where the boundary between Colorado and New Mexico meets. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, notably the sheer Toltec Gorge and Toltec Canyon, through which the Rio de los Pinos carves its path. Large plateaus like Toltec Mesa and Osier Mesa dominate the central and western reaches, providing a stark contrast to the deep drainages of Cruces Cr and Escondido Cr.

Public land management is split between the Rio Grande National Forest to the north and the Carson National Forest to the south. For those traveling on foot, the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds extensively through the southwestern portion of the map, crossing Brazos Ridge. The eastern side features a network of remote water sources such as North Largo Tank and Sabino Tank, supporting the local ecology and ranching history of Rio Arriba County.