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2010 Map of Fourmile Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Gobernador Canyon carves a central path through this Rio Arriba County landscape, serving as a primary corridor for travel and settlement in this portion of New Mexico. The high ground is dominated by massive landforms such as Frances Mesa and Fourmile Mesa, which separate the various drainages and determine the layout of the local road network. Near the eastern edge of the canyon, Gobernador Camp marks a point of human activity amidst the expansive terrain.

The map reveals an area defined by its hydrology and livestock history, from the Navajo Pasture to the waters of Frances Creek and the tucked-away Devils Spring. A system of county roads, including County Hwy 527 and CO Road 495, follows the natural contours of the land, connecting these remote mesas and canyons. This survey documents the intersection of physical geography and rural infrastructure in the early 21st century.