Mapeo Geocientífico de las Sierras Pampeanas, 3163-13 Jesús María, Provincia de Córdoba

Abstract

The Jesús María 1:100.000 Sheet area lies within the Córdoba Province, between 30o40’-31o00’S and 64o00’-64o30’W. The area is part of the 3163-I (Jesús María)1:250 000 sheet area. The region includes the northern extremities of the Sierra Chica one of several north-trending mountain ranges which traverse the northern part of the Córdoba Province. The Sierra Chica is drained by the easterly flowing Ríos Ascochinga, Santa Sabina, and Pinto. Access to the region, from Córdoba city, is via Jesús María and Ruta Provincial 9 in the east. Two unsealed roads traverse the Sierra Chica, one passing, through Ascochinga and the other through Todos Los Santos.