The Sandia Mountains is a map that showcases the geography of the titular mountain range to the east of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The map highlights the starkness of the mountains against the surrounding area in tan, gold, and red. Notable peaks, natural features, and trails/trailheads are shown on the map. Terrain is true 3D, and was given a true light simulation in Blender.

Thinking about starting a map series that generally follows this layout style for various mountain ranges/canyons across the world. Stay tuned!

Software used: ArcGIS Pro, Blender, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign

Map created by Mike Huff, May 2026.