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1972 Map of Burned Timber Canyon

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Burned Timber Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Zuni Indian Reservation and Ramah Indian Reservation lands dominate this mid-century landscape, characterized by complex drainage patterns and dramatic high-altitude features. The prominent ridgeline of The Hogback bisects the eastern portion of the map, while North Burned Timber Mountain and its southern counterpart stand as central landmarks above Burned Timber Canyon. Water management is evident in the northwestern corner at Nutria Res No 3, which feeds into the Rio Nutria.

Industry and transport are represented by the isolated Gravel Pit along the Nutria Road, highlighting the modest infrastructure required for the region's rural economy. The southern extent transitions into the Ramah Valley, where the confluence of Pescado Draw and Cebolla Creek shapes the lower terrain. This survey provides a clear view of the jurisdictional boundaries between tribal lands and the Cibola National Forest.