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2002 Map of Valle San Antonio

Name: 2002 Topographic Map of Valle San Antonio
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

Valles Caldera National Preserve dominates this high-altitude landscape, highlighting the unique geological and land-tenure history of the Jemez Mountains. The map details the expansive Baca Location No 1 Grant, a historic land tract that transitioned into federal protection shortly before this survey was finalized. The terrain is a complex of volcanic domes and expansive high valleys, including Valle San Antonio and Valle Grande, which are drained by watercourses like San Antonio Creek and Jaramillo Creek.

Industrial interest in the region's geothermal potential is evident through several marked Geothermal Wells and a Geothermal Well located near Sulphur Point. These features signify the ongoing efforts to harness the caldera's volcanic heat. Significant peaks such as San Antonio Mountain and Cerro San Luis punctuate the landscape, while numerous canyons like Alamo Canyon and Free Love Canyon cut through the forest, which is managed as part of the Santa Fe National Forest.