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2013 Map of Tres Orejas

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Tres Orejas rises as the central landmark in this high-desert landscape within the Carson National Forest of Taos County. The terrain is defined by a sophisticated system of water management features, including the Carson Reservoir and numerous named catchments such as Section Fifteen Tank, Viego Tank, and Soloman Tank. These features, along with the Arroyo Aguaje de la Petaca, illustrate the vital importance of water resources in this arid environment.

A grid of local roads and trails, including curiously named routes like Dog Strasse, Goodnuff Rd, and Sunset Blvd, provides access to the various forest sections. The map reveals a transition between the open plateau and the more structured forest boundaries, marked by names like Torres Tank and Orejas Tank. This 2013 survey provides a clear view of the ranching and resource-based infrastructure that supports the local geography of Northern New Mexico.