Crow Mesa and the surrounding high desert plateaus of San Juan County define this landscape of deep drainages and isolated landforms. The map reveals an intricate network of county roads, such as Co RD 503 and Co RD 377, which navigate the complex topography of Rockhouse Canyon and Crow Canyon. Water is a primary geological force here, evidenced by the significant courses of Palluche Wash in the north and Blanco Wash at the southern edge. Local features like Iron Spring and Black Ridge provide specific landmarks for those studying the natural history or navigation of this portion of the San Juan Basin. The elevation changes between the flat-topped Blue Mesa and the expansive Rincon Largo valley highlight the stark, eroded character of the New Mexico interior.
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1889 · Largo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1895 · Largo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Aztec
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Aztec
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Nageezi
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1962 · Aztec
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · Tayfoya Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Gonzales Mesa
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · Aztec
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1966 · Lybrook NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000