Mapeo Geocientífico de las Sierras Pampeanas, 3166-15 Santa Rita de Catuna, Provincia de La Rioja

Abstract

The 1:100 000 scale Santa Rita de Catuna (3166-15) sheet covers the northeastern part of the Sierra de Chepes, the southeastern part of the Sierra de Los Llanos, and the adjacent plain; this area is located in the southern part of the La Rioja Province (Figures 1, 2). The map area is bounded by latitudes 30°40’ S and 31°00’ S, and by longitudes 66°00’ W and 66°30’ W. The area falls in the southeastern part of the 1:250 000 scale Chamical (3166-I) sheet. The area is easily accessible from Córdoba and La Rioja by Ruta Nacional 38 and Ruta Provincial 32, and from San Juan by Ruta Nacional 141 and Ruta Provincial 32. The nearest regularly serviced airport is located at La Rioja. The nearest major centre of population, logistics and commerce is Chepes on Ruta Nacional 141 located between the Sierra de Chepes and Sierra de Las Minas (outside the map area). Santa Rita de Catuna, Solca, Olpas and Los Aguirres are small population centres in the map area.