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2023 Map of Goat Canyon

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Goat Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Chavez Canyon and Goat Canyon carve through this high plains landscape of northeast New Mexico, defining a terrain dominated by seasonal drainages and deep arroyos. The map reveals a sparse, rural settlement pattern typical of Union County, where life centers on isolated ranching outposts and a network of county roads such as Barney Rd. Historical presence is anchored by small, family-associated burial sites like Sanchez Cem and La Morada Cem, which provide essential touchstones for local genealogical research.

Water management in this arid region is traced through the intricate systems of Pinabete Creek and the various branches of Trabajo Creek, including Middle Trabajo Creek and South Trabajo Creek. These watercourses dictate the placement of roads and structures, winding toward landmarks like Jarosito Canyon and Leal Canyon. The cartography emphasizes the relationship between the natural topography and the human imprint of section lines and range boundaries across the high desert.