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2010 Map of Canon Encierro

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Canon Encierro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Canadian River cuts through the high plains of San Miguel County, creating a deeply eroded landscape defined by a network of drainage systems. To the west, the river winds through Upper Horseshoe Bend, while the interior of the quadrangle is marked by prominent canyon systems like Cañon Encierro, Armenta Cañon, and Wright Canyon. These natural corridors dictate the layout of the sparse rural infrastructure, where routes such as Maddox Rd and County Road T navigate the high ground between the breaks.

Local history and ranching heritage are preserved in the presence of the W-3 Cattle Company and family-centered landmarks. Genealogists can find significant sites like the Armenta Plaza Cemetery and Calvert Cemetery, which provide physical links to the early Spanish and Anglo-American settlers of these canyon lands. Names like Valle Romero and El Cañon Salitre reflect the enduring cultural influence of the region's past inhabitants.