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2017 Map of White Rock

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

White Rock serves as the residential anchor on this high plateau, showing a dense network of suburban streets such as Sherwood Blvd and Rover Blvd overlooking the dramatic transition to the Rio Grande valley. The map documents the intersection of modern settlement and ancient heritage, with the Tsankawi unit of Bandelier National Monument situated north of the community. The topography is defined by deep incisions like Pueblo Canyon and Los Alamos Canyon, which cut through the volcanic landscape toward the river.

Industrial and natural history meet at the river's edge near Buckman, where the Rio Grande enters the depths of White Rock Canyon. To the east, the Santa Fe National Forest encompasses the Caja del Rio Plateau, a landscape marked by volcanic features like Ortiz Mtn and La Mesita. This survey captures the complex jurisdictional boundaries of Los Alamos Co and Santa Fe Co, illustrating how the mid-century expansion of nuclear research facilities influenced the surrounding land use and residential footprints.