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2023 Map of Greendailey Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Atencio sits along the western edge of this remote high-plains landscape, where the borders of New Mexico and Oklahoma meet. The terrain is defined by a complex network of deep drainages cutting through the plateau, most notably the namesake Greendailey Canyon and the winding course of Carrizozo Creek. Water sources are critical markers in this arid environment, with Chet Springs and Escondida Springs providing vital points of interest for local history and land use.

A series of county roads like Co RD 8059 and Co RD 8060 navigate the ridges and canyon floors, connecting the isolated canyon systems of Trujillo Canyon and Black Canyon. The map details the transition from the relatively level mesas down into the intricate breaks of Tesesquite Creek, illustrating the natural barriers that have shaped ranching and movement in Union and Cimarron Counties for generations.