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1996 Map of Furnish Canyon East

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Furnish Canyon East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Comanche National Grassland dominates this landscape where the borders of Colorado, New Mexico, and Oklahoma meet in a complex network of arid canyons. The topography is defined by the dramatic descent from Black Mesa into a labyrinth of drainage systems, including North Carrizo Creek and Furnish Canyon. Human presence is sparse, centered on isolated sites like the Dunlap Ranch and a solitary Grave located near West Carrizo Canyon.

Evidence of small-scale extraction is scattered throughout the canyons, with several Mine and Prospects labels indicating historical mineral exploration in Bear Canyon and Skull Canyon. The reliance on limited water sources is evident through named features like Furnish Spring and scattered Wells. This 1996 revision provides a detailed record of 4WD trails that navigate the challenging terrain between Cottonwood Canyon and the high mesa overlooks.