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2023 Map of Canada Ojitos

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Continental Divide defines the western edge of the Santa Fe National Forest in this high-altitude reach of New Mexico. The landscape is characterized by a dense network of cañadas and canyons, including Cañada Ojitos and Cañada Simon, which drain the eastern slopes. A series of livestock tanks and seasonal water sources like Laguna Simon, Laguna Seca, and Largo Spring dot the terrain, reflecting the area's history of ranching and water management in a semi-arid environment.

Transportation is centered around Murrow Field on the Divide Airport, a small airstrip located near the divide. The map preserves several family-named landmarks such as Cañada Jesus Moya and Cañada Gurule, providing genealogical value for those tracing lineage in the Rio Arriba region. The intricate drainage patterns of Bond Canyon and Wolf Draw showcase the complex topography of the National Forest before it descends toward the San Juan Basin.