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2017 Map of Vallecitos

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The high mesas and winding arroyos of Rio Arriba and Sandoval counties define this 2017 landscape, where traditional land use patterns persist within the Santa Fe National Forest. Small settlements and named locales like Vallecitos Corrales, El Canoncito, and Loma Parda are scattered along the drainages of Vallecitos Cr and Arroyo Anima. This area is characterized by a complex network of canyons and mesas, including Oso Recheulos Canyon and the prominent Lobato Mesa.

Transport and water management are critical in this arid environment, evidenced by the numerous named stock tanks such as Cuchillas Trick Tank and Vallecitos de los Chamisos Tank. The transition between county lines is marked by several Indian Service Routes, including Indian Svc Rte 605 and Indian Svc Rte 604, which provide access to more remote features like San Lorenzo and the heights of Penasco Blanco.