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1995 Map of Toltec Mesa

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Toltec Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Rio de los Pinos carves through the northern reaches of this high-altitude landscape, defining the dramatic Toltec Gorge. This corridor is famously traversed by the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic RR, which follows the winding canyon floor and skirts the edges of Toltec Mesa. The terrain is characterized by a high-elevation wilderness system, primarily dominated by the Cruces Basin Wilderness and the surrounding Carson National Forest.

Water management in this arid alpine environment is evidenced by numerous livestock tanks, including Beaver Tank, Lobato Tank, and Sabino Tank. To the southwest, the Tierra Amarilla Grant boundary meets the forest, while the high point of Brazos Ridge provides a natural overlook. Small seasonal settlements at Upper Lagunitas and Lower Lagunitas offer a rare look at the sparse human footprint in this protected mountain basin.