2023 Map of Tres Ritos

About this map

Tres Ritos and Sipapu sit along the winding course of the Rio Pueblo in this contemporary study of Taos County’s high country. This landscape is a complex intersection of the Carson National Forest, Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and Santa Fe Mountains. The map documents a dense network of high-elevation trails, including the Ojito-Maes Trl and the Amole Trl, which connect deep drainages like Osha Canyon and Flechado Canyon. The presence of small settlements like Las Mochas and Rock Wall near major water sources like the Rio Grande del Rancho illustrates the continued importance of river valleys for habitation in this mountainous terrain. From the heights of Gallegos Peak to the various springs like Apache Springs and Maestas Spring, the map provides an essential view of the watershed and recreational geography of the region.