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2010 Map of Heifer Point

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Heifer Point overlooks a rugged landscape of ephemeral drainages and vital water sources in this northern New Mexico desert terrain. The area is defined by its complex network of arroyos and canyons, including the significant Cottonwood Canyon and the winding Shumway Arroyo. These geographic features suggest a land adapted for seasonal water management and grazing, where isolated improvements like Windmill Number A-11 and Windmill Number A-12 provide the infrastructure necessary for life in the high desert.

Water security is central to this location, evidenced by the presence of Lost Lake Reservoir and a series of natural springs along the lower drainages. Navajo Spring, Squaw Spring, and Cottonwood Spring are clustered in the southeast near Indian Service Route 205, marking the intersection of natural hydrology and regional transit. This 2010 survey documents the enduring importance of these remote water points and the deep-cut canyons like Straight Canyon and Picket Canyon that shape the territory.