2010 Map of Huerfanito Peak

About this map

Huerfanito Peak and the high desert landscape of San Juan County are documented here during the first decade of the 21st century. The map reveals a complex network of arroyos and drainages, most notably the deep cuts of Jacquez Canyon and Armenta Canyon. Water is a scarce but critical resource in this environment, marked by the presence of Armenta Canyon Spring nestled within the canyon walls. Above the drainage systems, flat-topped features like Harris Mesa provide a distinct contrast to the prominence of Angel Peak. Transportation in this area relies on a grid of numbered thoroughfares, including County Rd 7175 and Road 7225, which navigate the winding paths of Huerfanito Canyon and Muñoz Canyon. This record captures the precise topography of the New Mexico badlands just as digital mapping standards were being refined.