Bixler Ranch and Lynch Ranch sit amidst the high desert terrain of Rio Arriba County, where the landscape is defined by deep canyons and prominent ridges. This 2011 survey captures the hydrological and grazing infrastructure of the San Juan Basin, featuring isolated water sources like Preacher Tank and Chicosa Tank. The terrain is marked by significant geological formations, most notably the Hole-in-the-Rock-Dike and the long expanse of Chicosa Ridge. Waterways such as Cabresto Creek drain through Augustine Canyon and Maestas Canyon, reflecting a network of seasonal drainages vital to local ranching operations. The presence of Vaqueros Cabin near Marcial Canyon suggests the enduring legacy of pastoral use in this corner of New Mexico.
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1889 · Largo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1895 · Largo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Aztec
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Aztec
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Aztec
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · Espinosa Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Gobernador
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Cement Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · John Mills Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Bancos Mesa
USGS Topo · 1:24,000