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2010 Map of Arroyo Empedrado

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Mesa San Luis dominates the southeastern quadrant of this 2010 landscape, a high plateau defined by steep escarpments and natural drainages. The area is characterized by an intricate network of arroyos, including the namesake Arroyo Empedrado and the sweeping curves of Torreon Wash in the west. Human infrastructure is sparse, concentrated primarily along San Luis Rd and County Rd 85, which provide access through this arid New Mexico terrain.

Water management is central to the few named sites here, notably the Cabezon Community Reservoir near the banks of the Rio Puerco. The map reveals a land of seasonal watercourses such as Arroyo Piedra Lumbre and La Cañada Santiago, illustrating the geomorphology of the Eastern Navajo Agency region. Other local landmarks like Rincon Largo and Laguna de la Leña further document the traditional place names of this distinct high-desert environment.