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2013 Map of Truchas

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The high-altitude village of Truchas sits at the heart of this landscape, surrounded by a complex system of water management and traditional settlements. This area of Northern New Mexico is defined by its dramatic relief, spanning the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Santa Fe Mountains. The map traces the historical agricultural lifeblood of the region through features like the Acequia de Ojo Sarco and numerous seasonal drainages including Cañada de la Entrañas and Cañada Honda.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the documentation of several local burial sites, such as the Cementerio del Pueblo de Truchas, San Miguel Cem, and Martinez Cem. The map clearly delineates the boundaries of the Carson National Forest and Santa Fe National Forest, while highlighting the cluster of small communities including Cordova, Ojo Sarco, and the three distinct sections of Vallecitos: Vallecitos de Abajo, Vallecitos de en Medio, and Vallecitos de Arriba.