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2002 Map of Valle Toledo

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

USGS Topo · Published 2003

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The Valles Caldera National Preserve and the Baca Location No 1 Grant dominate this volcanic landscape, showcasing the complex intersection of land grants and federal conservation. Large mountain peaks like Cerro Toledo and Pajarito Mountain define the high-altitude terrain, while the extensive open grasslands of the Valle Grande provide a striking contrast to the surrounding timber of the Santa Fe National Forest. Water is a defining element of the local geography, with the East Fork Jemez River and Jaramillo Creek carving through the caldera floor.

Evidence of local history and infrastructure includes the Santa Clara Indian Reservation boundary and the recreational presence of Camp May. High points such as Indian Point and Turkey Ridge overlook deep incisions like Turkey Canyon, illustrating the dramatic drainage patterns of the Sierra de los Valles. Notable landmarks like Puerta de Trasquilar and Puerto de Abrigo mark significant passages across this unique geological formation.