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2017 Map of Heifer Point

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Heifer Point rises as a central landmark in this high-desert landscape of San Juan County, where deep drainages and intermittent water sources define the geography. The terrain is characterized by a network of significant canyons, including North Salt Canyon, Straight Canyon, and Middle Canyon, which facilitate the region's complex drainage pattern toward the Salt Wash. These natural conduits are vital in an arid environment where water is a primary shaper of both the land and its human history.

Evidence of historical land use and travel is found along Indian Svc Rte 205, which skirts the southern reaches near the junction of several arroyos. Essential water sources for travelers and livestock are scattered throughout, notably Lost Lake Reservoir and a series of named springs such as Cottonwood Spring, Squaw Spring, and Navajo Spring. These features underscore the importance of reliable water points in the high plateau country of northwest New Mexico.