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2010 Map of Dough Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

South Laguna Mines sit at the northern edge of this high-desert landscape, where the geology of the Colorado Plateau meets historical land use. The map reveals a network of Bureau of Indian Affairs routes, such as Indian Service Route 491 and Indian Service Route 543, connecting isolated settlements and livestock locations. Key points of habitation and work include the small community of El Rito, the sheep ranching site at Kose Sheep Camp, and the settlement of Schro Gana near the Rio San Jose.

Water management is critical in this arid terrain, evidenced by features like Dough Mountain Lake, Flat Reservoir, and the South Passage Reservoirs. Topographical landmarks such as Dough Mountain, Mesita Blanca, and Lava Butte provide distinct navigational markers across a landscape defined by volcanic features and expansive mesas. The presence of Windmill Number 9 highlights the infrastructure necessary for maintaining the local ranching economy.