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2023 Map of Valle San Antonio

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Valle San Antonio
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Valles Caldera National Preserve dominates this high-altitude landscape, revealing the complex geological basin formed by ancient volcanic activity. The hydrothermal history of the area is evident at Sulphur Springs and the San Antonio Warm Spring, which sit among a network of high mountain meadows or "valles." The map details the transition between the Santa Fe National Forest and the preserve, marking prominent peaks like San Antonio Mtn and Cerros de Trasquilar.

Drainage systems including San Antonio Creek and Sulphur Creek carve through canyons such as Alamo Canyon and Freelove Canyon. A intricate system of backcountry routes, including the Backcountry Driving Route Trl and the Redondo Border Trl, provides access to these remote meadows. The topographic detail captures the vast open spaces of Valle San Antonio and Valle Grande, which are central to the region's cattle ranching and recreational history.