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2017 Map of Ambrosia Lake

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Ambrosia Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Ambrosia Lake sits at the heart of this high-desert basin in McKinley County, where the landscape is defined by a complex network of ephemeral drainages and dramatic mesa formations. The terrain rises sharply to the east into the Cibola National Forest, capped by landmarks such as San Mateo Mesa and Mesa de las Vacas. This 2017 survey details the topographical relief of numerous canyons and points, including Chole Canyon and Muggy Point, which overlook the flatlands below.

Water management in this arid environment is evidenced by features like Laguna del Monte, Jim Tank, and the spring at Ojo del Hijinio. The map also preserves the names of several local rises and draws that reflect the area's grazing and ranching heritage, such as Don Andres Hill, Julian Hill, and Hijinio Draw. These labels provide essential spatial context for understanding land use and navigation in a region where water sources and high points are critical geographic anchors.