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2013 Map of Horsehead Canyon NW

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Horsehead Canyon NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Rio Nutria flows through this high-desert landscape in the Eastern Navajo Agency, feeding a series of water management sites including Nutria Reservoir Number 2, Nutria Reservoir Number 3, and Nutria Reservoir Number 4. The terrain is defined by complex drainage patterns and significant geological features such as Coal Mine Canyon and Burned Timber Canyon. These landmarks, along with Vanderwagen Draw and Bosson Wash, illustrate the importance of water catchment and topographical navigation in this part of New Mexico.

Transportation routes like NM-602 and Indian Service Route 7 provide the primary access to these lands, connecting the southern Rio Pescado drainage to the northern reaches. The presence of Nutria Campground suggests a localized area for recreation and community gathering amidst the expansive township and range divisions of T11N and T12N. This survey documents the intersection of modern road infrastructure with traditional land names and essential water resources.