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2017 Map of Canal Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The San Juan River defines the southern portion of this landscape, its braided channels and wetlands flowing through the Shiprock Agency region. Just north of the river, the landscape is dissected by drainage systems like Shiprock Wash and Canal Creek, which give this area its distinctive topographic character. High points such as Volcano Peak in the southeast and Standing Rock in the northeast serve as prominent landmarks amidst the arid terrain.

Transportation corridors show a mix of industrial and local infrastructure, including the Pipe Line Rd and the Indian Svc Rte 5030. The presence of these routes, alongside newer numbered roads like N 634, reflects the ongoing management of the land for utility and service access. This survey also documents the intersection of state and county lines, where Montezuma and San Juan counties meet at the border of Colorado and New Mexico.