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2013 Map of Tres Ritos

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Carson National Forest spans this high-elevation landscape where the Sangre de Cristo Mountains meet the Santa Fe Mountains. The 2013 survey reveals a region defined by recreational development and traditional New Mexican settlements, centered primarily along the route of State Highway 518. Tiny communities like Las Mochas and Tres Ritos sit nestled in the deep river valleys, while the Sipapu Ski Area and various Forest Service sites like Agua Piedra Campground and Comales Campground mark the area's modern role as a destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

The complex network of drainage and terrain is meticulously documented, showing the headwaters of the Rio Pueblo and the Rio Grande del Rancho. For the local historian, the map preserves specific cultural landmarks such as Camp Summer Life and the curiously named U.S Hill. The transition between named canyons like Amole Canyon and Flechado Canyon illustrates the steep, broken topography that has historically shaped travel and land use in Taos County.