2020 Map of Horsehead Canyon

About this map

Rio Nutria and Rio Pescado converge in this high desert landscape of McKinley County, forming the headwaters of the Zuni River. The terrain is defined by a series of deep drainages and distinctive geological formations, including the prominent Horsehead Canyon and Knife Hill. To the west, landmarks like Feather Rock and Pierced Rock rise above the mesas, while the settlement of Two Grey Hills marks a point of human habitation along the Indian Svc Rte 9 corridor. The map reveals a network of service roads and natural canyons, such as Coal Mine Canyon and Galestina Canyon, which illustrate the complex topography of the Zuni Reservation area. This late-modern survey documents the persistent pathways and named landforms that have long guided movement through this arid interior.