The forested Aconquija Range, part of the Andes chain, includes many peaks
exceeding 16,000 feet (4880 meters). The high plains to the east (bottom
of image) are semi-arid agricultural lands producing mostly grains, cotton,
and flax. Several small cities are discernible along the foothills of
the Aconquija; from north to south (right to left) they are Monteros,
Concepción, Aguilares, and Villa Alberdi. Numerous streams, tributaries
of the Dulce River, descend from the mountains into the plains past the
cities. The southern Cajon Range is at upper right, and the yellowish
Arenal flats are at upper center.
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