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2010 Map of Arriola

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

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The high desert landscape north of Cortez is defined by a sophisticated network of irrigation canals, including the Lone Pine Lateral and Upper Hermana Lateral, which support agricultural operations in this corner of Montezuma County. These man-made water features feed into several significant impoundments such as Narraguinnep Reservoir and the E G Merritt Reservoir, illustrating the critical role of water management in the region's development. Settlement is centered around the community of Lewis and the eponymous Arriola Cemetery, with a grid of rural roads like Arriola Rd connecting scattered farms.

Deep canyons carve through the terrain, most notably Yellow Jacket Canyon and Narraguinnep Canyon, providing a stark contrast to the flat-topped mesas. For those interested in the area's ancient history, the Goodman Point Group and Goodman Point denote areas of archaeological significance. This 2010 survey also documents localized landmarks like Tanner Field and the Goodman Point Cemetery, offering a detailed view of the contemporary rural landscape alongside its historical foundations.