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2017 Map of Valle Grande Peak

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Valle Grande Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Valle Grande Peak rises as the central landmark of this high-elevation terrain within the Carson National Forest in Rio Arriba County. The landscape is defined by its network of drainages and seasonal water sources, featuring numerous stock tanks and springs such as Calavera Spring, La Cueva Springs, and Jacal De Palo Spring. These water features, alongside named valleys like Valle de los Caballos, indicate the area's long-standing use for livestock grazing and land management.

A network of forest roads and trails, including FDR 44 and various Truck Trails, provides access through the complex topography of Cañon de la Madera and toward the Ortega Mountains to the southeast. Remote outposts like Jarita Ranches and geographically specific sites like the Sotano Saddle and Rincon de Tio Francisquito reflect the distinct cultural and topographic nomenclature of Northern New Mexico.