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2011 Map of Elk

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Elk sits at the heart of this landscape where the Rio Peñasco flows through a series of dramatic canyons. This 2011 survey captures a region defined by ranching life and deep geographic incisions, from the wide Agua Chiquita Canyon to the heights of Wind Mountain. The map provides specific location data for family-named sites such as Crockett Ranch and the J B Runyan Ranch, reflecting the enduring agricultural roots of the area.

Genealogists and local historians will find the Elk Cemetery a significant point of interest, situated near the winding course of the river. The infrastructure of the high desert is well-documented, showing the network of service roads like Elk Canyon Rd and Mule Canyon Rd that connect remote outposts. Named water sources, including Paul Springs and the series of Mathews Tanks, illustrate the critical importance of water management in this arid New Mexico environment.