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2022 Map of Edith

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Edith
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Navajo River winds through the southern reaches of this landscape near the border of Archuleta County, where the small settlement of Edith sits at the base of Archuleta Mesa. This rugged intersection of Colorado and New Mexico terrain is defined by high mesas and deep canyons, with Vigil Mesa and Mesa Pedregosa overlooking the river valley. The map reveals an intricate network of water management features essential to the high desert, including the Shahan Ditch and Bigbee Ditch Number 1.

Much of the northern portion is occupied by the San Juan National Forest, where landmarks like Klutter Mtn and the broad expanse of Kenney Flats dominate the geography. The presence of numerous named springs, such as Felix Spring and Pescara Springs, alongside drainages like Coyote Creek and Montezuma Creek, illustrates the critical role of water sources in a region characterized by prominent landforms like La Mesa del Medio and Mesa Cortado.