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2017 Map of Indian Bluff

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Rio Felix and its tributary Walnut Cr define the drainage patterns of this high desert landscape in Chaves County. The terrain is deeply incised by a series of significant canyons including Twin Butte Canyon, Dark Canyon, and Cedar Canyon, which dictate the local transit routes like Twin Butte Canyon Rd. These landforms suggest a reliance on seasonal water sources and topographic navigation in a region where named water features are sparse and vital.

Water security in this arid environment is highlighted by the identification of specific catchments such as Gressett Water Hole and the Indian Bluff Water Hole near the prominent Indian Bluff. The township and range lines of t14s r21e and t15s r22e provide the structural grid for the land survey, showing how the territory was organized for grazing or ranching interests during the early 21st century.