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2010 Map of Adobe Downs Ranch

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Adobe Downs Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Adobe Downs Ranch and Wilson Ranch anchor this landscape in northern San Juan County, illustrating the enduring presence of ranching and water management in the high desert. The map reveals an intricate network of arroyos and washes, such as McDermott Arroyo and Hartley Wash, that define the local drainage patterns across the numerous glades, including Farmington Glade and Black Glade.

Resource extraction and water storage are central themes here, evidenced by the New Mexico Mine and a high density of named stock ponds and dams. Unique local identifiers like Pee Wee Dam, Zebra Hills Dam, and Camel Hump Dam appear alongside irrigation features such as the McDermott Ditch. These labels provide specific markers for land use and heritage in a region where seasonal water sources like Mosley Spring were vital to local livelihoods.