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Mapping the volcanic ranges, canyon systems, and alpine basins across northern New Mexico

Named Natural Features and Geographic Landscapes of the Santa Fe National Forest

Explore the structured index of named geographic features situated within or adjacent to the extensive Santa Fe National Forest. This collection details the varied natural terrain across the Jemez and Sangre de Cristo mountain systems, from dramatic high-altitude peaks and river corridors to expansive aspen forests and volcanic formations that define this region.

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Natural feature types

Review Santa Fe National Forest records by type and mapped forest relationship

Mountain forest feature records associated with Santa Fe National Forest

Santa Fe National Forest is verified as a mountain, major-water protected forest, while its current context does not support narrower landscape-feature categories. The 473 WITHIN records provide that detail across 19 types, from arches, caves, cliffs, forests, hot springs, lakes, ranges, and peaks to rivers, springs, streams, valleys, waterfalls, and wetlands.

Volcanic and alpine terrain across New Mexico

Mountain ranges

Santa Fe National Forest is shaped by complex mountain range systems that create a unique mosaic of canyons, ridges, and high-elevation basins. This overview details the spatial distribution of major ranges, providing insight into the geological framework and highland terrain found within the forest boundaries and adjacent wilderness areas.

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Santa Fe National Forest Mountain Ranges
Santa Fe National Forest Mountain Ranges
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Continue Exploring the Santa Fe National Forest Protected Landscape

Deepen your understanding of Santa Fe National Forest by investigating its diverse mountain ranges, expansive canyon systems, and protected wilderness boundaries within the MoriAtlas regional geography database. Gain insight into the volcanic terrain of the Jemez Mountains and the alpine summits of the Sangre de Cristo range across New Mexico.