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2017 Map of Headcut Reservoir

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Headcut Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Headcut Reservoir and the Zambarmo Lake basin anchor this high-elevation landscape in Sandoval County, defined by a complex network of arroyos and dramatic mesa formations. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds through the eastern half of the quadrangle, traversing a terrain of significant geological relief. Named landmarks like Deadman Peaks, La Ventana Mesa, and Cerro Colorado highlight the distinctive volcanic and sedimentary character of the region.

Water management and natural springs are central to the geography here, evidenced by the Piedra Lumbre Spring and numerous ephemeral drainages such as Arroyo Piedra Lumbre and Cañada Candelaria. The map also captures local ranching or land-use history through features like Padilla Tank and named recesses in the mesas including Rincon de los Viejos and Rincon Leandro, illustrating how name-bearers interacted with this arid, high-desert environment.