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2013 Map of Charette Lake

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Charette Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Charette Lake and Upper Charette Lake anchor this high-plains landscape where the boundary between Colfax and Mora counties meanders across the terrain. The hydrological management of the region is evident through the Charette Lake Diversion Canal, which connects the natural drainage of Ocate Creek to the lake system. Notable topographic features include the prominent Charette Mesa and Apache Mesa, which dominate the western portion of the sheet.

Historical transportation routes are marked by the presence of the Santa Fe Trail, cutting through the southwestern corner near the headwaters of the local creek system. Human settlement is sparse, centered on the Bedford Ranch in the north. This map captures the intersection of early pioneer pathways with modern water management and ranching boundaries, including the remote Laguna Yeso and the winding course of Sweetwater Creek.