2013 Map of Valle Grande Peak

About this map

Carson National Forest dominates this Rio Arriba County landscape, where high-elevation drainage systems like Arroyo Seco and the Middle Fork Cañada del Agua carve through the Ortega Mountains. This 2013 survey illustrates a high-country environment defined by its water management and grazing history, evidenced by numerous named tanks such as Jarita Tank Number Two and Ortega Tank. Significant peaks and canyons, including Valle Grande Peak and the deep Cañon de la Cueva, dictate the layout of forest roads and trails. The map highlights the localized geography of the La Jarita Ranches and the secluded Rincon de Tio Francisquito, while the Borracho Forest Service Facility stands as a focal point for land management. These features, along with landmarks like the Potrero Waterfall, reveal the intricate network of springs and canyons that sustain this portion of Northern New Mexico.