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2023 Map of Borrego Pass

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Borrego Pass serves as the central focal point of this high-altitude landscape in McKinley County, where traditional Navajo (Diné) routes and modern service roads converge. The terrain is defined by dramatic mesas and deep drainage systems, most notably the expansive Cañon Largo and the prominent Mesa de Jaramillo in the southeast. These natural features dictated the placement of historic travel paths like Crow Mesa Rd and Star Pond Rd.

Water sources, while sparse, are identified by landmarks such as Ojo del Chopo, illustrating the importance of specific springs in this arid environment. The naming conventions throughout the quadrangle, including Cañada Marcelina and Cañon de Saladata Canyon, reflect a complex cultural history of Spanish and Indigenous influence. The network of Indian Service Routes, such as Indian Svc Rte 482, highlights the continued importance of land management and connectivity within the Navajo Nation.