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2011 Map of Echo Amphitheater

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Echo Amphitheater
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Rio Chama winding south toward Abiquiu Lake defines the rugged hydrology of this New Mexican landscape. The terrain is characterized by massive elevated formations such as Mesa de los Viejos and Mesa Alta, which frame the deep incisions of Chama Canyon and Joaquin Canyon. This 2011 survey captures the area’s infrastructure for both recreation and resource management, centering on the Echo Amphitheater and nearby Echo Campground.

Evidence of ranching and water conservation is found in the distribution of livestock tanks, including Claverine Tank, Gato Tank, and Vito Tank. In the eastern portion of the map, the celebrated Ghost Ranch is documented just off the highway, situated beneath the broad plains of Llano Del Vado. The map details how the Rio Puerco feeds into the primary reservoir, illustrating the critical water management systems in this high-desert environment.