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2010 Map of Aztec

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Aztec serves as the focal point of this northwestern New Mexico landscape, where the Animas River and Aztec Ditch provide a vital water supply for the valley. The town layout is clearly defined, including the Aztec Post Office and the Aztec Cemetery, which offer valuable points of interest for genealogists and local historians. This era shows a community structured around its water rights and the rugged geography of the surrounding high desert.

Beyond the settled areas, the terrain is defined by an intricate network of drainages and arroyos. Names such as Bohanan Canyon, Knowlton Canyon, and Farmer Arroyo mark the deep incisions in the plateau leading toward the river. To the east, the topography rises toward Knickerbocker Peaks, while more remote corridors like Potter Canyon and Slane Canyon stretch toward the south. The road network, including Legion Rd and various numbered routes, illustrates the modern access paths carved through this ancestral landscape.