2017 Map of Tres Ritos

About this map

Las Mochas and Tres Ritos serve as small mountain anchor points where the Santa Fe Mountains and Sangre de Cristo Mountains converge. This high-altitude landscape is defined by the steep drainages of the Rio Pueblo and Rio Grande del Rancho, which have carved deep corridors like Flechado Canyon and Osha Canyon. The map reveals a complex network of forest roads and trails within the Carson National Forest, connecting isolated peaks such as Gallegos Peak to water sources like Apache Springs and Maestas Spring. The presence of numerous named canyons and parks, including Turkey Park and Maestas Park, illustrates the localized geography of this segment of the Picuris Mountains. Recreation and forestry dominate the land use, centered around landmarks like the Sipapu area and the historic transit route over U S Hill.