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2011 Map of Truchas Peak

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Truchas Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

High-altitude peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains define this portion of Santa Fe County as it was surveyed in 2011. The map is anchored by the massive profiles of Truchas Peak, North Truchas Peak, and Middle Truchas Peak, which form a dominant ridge system. This landscape is a watershed for numerous alpine streams including Rio de las Trampas and the forks of the Rio Quemado. Evidence of mountain life and recreation is noted at isolated outposts such as Brazos Cabin and Panchuela West Cabin.

Alpine hydrology is a central feature here, with high-elevation water bodies like Jose Vigil Lake and the San Leonardo Lakes tucked into the high basins. The drainage patterns of Horsethief Creek and Panchuela Creek flow southward, while landmarks such as The Dome and the sheer Trailriders Wall provide significant orientation points for the high country. In the southern reaches, the open expanse of Horsethief Meadow sits below the prominent summit of Pecos Baldy.