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2023 Map of Alamo Mesa East

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Alamo Mesa East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Alamo Mesa dominates the southwestern portion of this high-desert landscape in San Juan County, part of a complex system of drainage washes and mesas within the Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness. The map reveals a land defined by its aridity and geological character, where seasonal watercourses like Alamo Wash and De-na-zin Wash have carved intricate patterns into the terrain. A rare permanent water source, Ojo Alamo Spring, is situated in the central section of the sheet, providing a vital point of reference in an otherwise dry expanse.

Local navigation and land use are centered around Naashoibito and the expanse of Split Lip Flats to the south. The area is intersected by several county roads, including Co RD 7280 and RD 7282, which provide access through the remote wilderness. This map provides a detailed view of the Public Land Survey System grid across multiple townships and ranges, showing the intersection of traditional land divisions with the protected wilderness boundaries.