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2023 Map of Bisti Trading Post

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Bisti Trading Post
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Chaco Plateau landscape of San Juan County is defined by its stark geological formations and remote infrastructure. This contemporary survey highlights the eastern portion of the Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness, an area renowned for its unique badland topography and fossils. The drainage of Hunter Wash cuts across the southern portion of the map, revealing the intricate water-carved patterns typical of this arid region.

A network of service roads and county routes provides the only modern access through these townships, including Indian Svc Rte 5080 and Indian Svc Rte 7000. These thoroughfares follow the natural contours of the plateau, connecting the wilderness boundary with outlying areas. Researchers and geologists can trace the exact boundaries of protected lands against the public land survey system, illustrating the management of this distinctive New Mexico desert environment.