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2017 Map of Canada

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Santa Fe National Forest dominates this landscape, where the high desert meets the southern reaches of the Jemez Mountains. This 2017 survey details a terrain defined by deep, eroded drainage systems, including the complex networks of Cochiti Canyon, Peralta Canyon, and Bland Canyon. The settlement of Canada sits near the eastern edge of the quadrangle, positioned just below the volcanic features of Cochiti Mesa.

One of the most distinctive geological landmarks shown is Tent Rocks, a series of hoodoos and cone-shaped formations located near Colle Canyon. The map reveals the intricate water management and accessibility of the area through features like Turkey Springs and the path of Indian Svc Rte 92. From the high point of Bearhead Peak to the seasonal flow of the Rio Chiquito, the cartography illustrates the relationship between the dramatic canyon-and-mesa topography and the limited access routes that navigate this part of Sandoval County.