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2017 Map of Broom Mountain

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Broom Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Alcon marks a small human footprint in this high-desert landscape of Cibola County, where the topography is defined by dramatic mesas and canyon systems. Water management is central to life in this arid environment, evidenced by a network of specialized catchment features including Henderson Reservoir, Red Windmill Tank, and Bull Pasture Tank. The terrain rises toward significant landmarks like Broom Mountain and Seven Cedar Trees Mesa, while the depths of Blue Water Canyon cut through the eastern portion of the quadrangle.

Transportation is sparse, primarily consisting of Indian Svc Rte 212, which suggests a landscape oriented around ranching and tribal service. Natural water sources like Apache Spring and the ephemeral Arroyo Colorado dictate the placement of local infrastructure. The map captures the distinct character of the Blue Water Mesa region, preserving the names of remote ranching landmarks and family-named tanks that define the local geography.