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2013 Map of Vicente Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Rio Grande National Forest dominates the southwestern portion of this Conejos County landscape, where the high-elevation terrain is defined by a complex network of seasonal drainages and named canyons. The namesake Vicente Canyon is flanked by several other landforms with family-named or descriptive Spanish origins, including Romero Canyon, Trujillo Canyon, and Ra Jadero Canyon. These labels reflect the cultural heritage of the southern San Luis Valley region.

Water management and geography are central to this area, as seen in the path of La Jara Cr as it winds through La Jara Canyon. Transportation is limited to Forest Development Roads like FDR 240 and Road 8, which provide access to landmarks such as Flat Top and Garambuyo Gulch. The map illustrates the transition from the deeply incised canyons of the forest into the more open areas toward La Jara Arroyo in the east.