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2017 Map of Arroyo Chijuillita

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-altitude landscape of Sandoval County, defining the drainage patterns that shaped the local topography. This 2017 survey details a rugged intersection of mesas and drainage basins, most notably the expansive Mesa Chijuilla and Mesa de Cuba. The eponymous Arroyo Chijuillita carves a path through the central terrain, bordered by the distinctively eroded Badland Hills.

Modern infrastructure and land management are evident through the network of Bureau of Indian Affairs routes, including Indian Svc Rte 38 and Indian Svc Rte 22, which facilitate access across these varied land tracts. Portions of the Santa Fe National Forest occupy the eastern section of the quadrangle, where the presence of Pine Spring and Champe Tank highlights the critical importance of water management in this arid environment.