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2020 Map of Arroyo Chijuillita

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Arroyo Chijuillita
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-desert landscape in Sandoval County, defining the drainage patterns of the Badland Hills. To the southeast, the terrain transitions into the protected timberlands of the Santa Fe National Forest, where prominent landforms like Mesa de Cuba and Mesa Chijuillita rise above the surrounding plateaus. The ephemeral Arroyo Chijuillita serves as the primary hydrological artery for the region, cutting through the arid geology near Pine Spring.

Modern infrastructure is represented by a network of service and forest roads, including Indian Svc Rte 38 and Chiuilla Rd 1101. Named tracks such as Water Tank Loop and Water Tank Spur indicate the essential water management systems required for livestock and land management in this dry environment. The map provides a detailed view of the township and range system, showing the intersection of several sections including t21n r3w and t22n r2w.