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1990 Map of Cliff

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Cliff
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The Gila River corridor serves as the primary artery for settlement and agriculture in this southwestern New Mexico landscape, anchoring the communities of Cliff, Gila, and Riverside. The river's influence is evident in the intricate network of levees, ditches, and wells that support local holdings like Farm and Mc Millen. This water-dependent economy is bounded by the dramatic rise of Graveyard Mesa and the complex drainage systems of Duck Creek and Bear Creek.

Cultural landmarks and small-scale industry are scattered throughout the quadrangle, from the Rodeo Ground near Cliff to a lone Mine Shaft tucked into the southern canyons. Local history is preserved in sites like the Clark Cem and various unnamed Cem locations. The terrain transitions from the irrigated flats along the river to the rugged elevations of Table Butte and the deep incisions of Greenwood Canyon.