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1985 Map of Crow Mesa West

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Crow Mesa West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Crow Mesa dominates this high-desert landscape in the mid-1980s, rising between deep-cut drainages in Northwest New Mexico. The small community of Nageezi sits along the western edge, serving as a landmark near the wide, sandy bed of Blanco Wash. To the south, the settlement of Kimbeto marks the area near Kimbeto Wash, highlighting the sparse but vital settlement pattern tied to the region's geography.

Modern infrastructure is clearly visible across the plateau, with a notable transmission line and pipeline cutting across the terrain. These industrial features contrast with the natural complexity of Selph Canyon and Crow Canyon. The map also captures the seasonal importance of water in this arid environment, specifically at Crow Lake, and records the county boundary where San Juan Co meets Rio Arriba Co at the northeastern corner of the mesa.