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2013 Map of Valle San Antonio

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Sulphur Springs serves as a focal point for this survey of the high mountain meadows and volcanic landforms within the Santa Fe National Forest. The map details a unique concentration of geothermal features, including the San Antonio Warm Spring and a series of specialized medicinal outlets like the Kidney and Stomach Trouble Spring, Lemonade Spring, and Electric Spring. These features suggest a historical reliance on mineral waters for health and tourism, supported by the presence of both a Ladies Bath House and a Mens Bath House.

The landscape is defined by the massive depression of the Valles Caldera, which gives rise to extensive open grasslands such as Valle San Antonio and Valle Grande. Drainages like San Antonio Cr and Jaramillo Cr thread through the canyons, while prominent peaks including Cerro de la Garita and San Antonio Mtn rise above the timberline. The inclusion of Mormon Canyon and Freelove Canyon hints at the varied human history of the region, from early settlement to recreational use.