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2023 Map of Blind Gap

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Blind Gap and Telephone Gap define the high-plateau drainage of northeastern Union County, where an intricate network of arroyos and canyons shapes the landscape. The hydrology of this high-altitude region is dominated by ephemeral watercourses such as Corrumpa Creek and Rafaelito Creek, which cut through the terrain. The presence of Sand Spring near the southern boundary suggests a critical water source in an otherwise arid environment.

Transportation in this area of New Mexico relies on a grid of county roads that navigate the complex topography of Turkey Canyon and Canaria Canyon. Named routes like Weatherly Rd and Campbell Rd provide access to the dispersed land sections of the Public Land Survey System, including T29N R31E and T28N R32E. This survey provides a precise account of the natural breaks and water features that have dictated movement and land use in this corner of the state.