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2013 Map of White Rock

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

White Rock and the residential community of Pajarito Acres anchor the central portion of this survey, set against the dramatic topography of the Pajarito Plateau. The map illustrates a complex network of canyons, including Pueblo Canyon and Potrillo Canyon, that carve through the landscape toward the Rio Grande. To the north and west, the protected lands of Bandelier National Monument and the Santa Fe National Forest dominate the terrain.

Civil engineering and historical routes are well-documented, from the Otowi Bridge in the northeast to the various loops and drives of the expanding suburban settlements. The presence of archaeological and geological landmarks like Navawi and the expansive Caja del Rio Plateau across the river highlights the dual nature of this region as both a modern scientific and residential hub and a site of deep cultural history. Springs such as Basalt Spring and Soda Springs are scattered throughout the canyon floors, marking essential water sources in this arid environment.