Loading map...

1985 Map of Huerfanito Peak

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Huerfanito Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Huerfanito Peak and its namesake Huerfanito Canyon define the broken, high-desert geography of this San Juan County landscape in the mid-1980s. The terrain is characterized by a series of deep drainages including Jaquez Canyon, Muñoz Canyon, and Reed Canyon, all carved around the expansive high ground of Harris Mesa. This survey reflects a sparsely populated area where life and movement are dictated by the underlying geology and reliable water sources like Angel Spring and Hoot Owl Springs.

The mapping reveals a network of canyons and knobs, such as Sullivan Knob and the prominent Angel Peak. The drainage patterns and topographic relief shown here provide essential detail for understanding the hydrological and geological structure of this portion of New Mexico before more modern development altered the land's surface. It is a vital record for those studying the physical landmarks and named features of the San Juan Basin.