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2023 Map of Indian Bluff

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Indian Bluff
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Rio Felix winds through this arid Chaves County landscape, defining the drainage patterns of a region marked by deep canyons and intermittent water sources. The map highlights the topographic prominence of Indian Bluff, a landmark accompanied by the Indian Bluff Water Hole. This area of New Mexico is characterized by its network of named draws and canyons, including Dark Canyon, Cedar Canyon, and Monument Canyon, which channel seasonal runoff toward the larger creek systems.

Surface water is a vital element in this high-desert environment, evidenced by named locations like Gressett Water Hole and the courses of Crooked Creek and Walnut Creek. While the terrain is dominated by natural features, access is provided by a few established routes such as Twin Butte Canyon Rd and Sagebrush Valley Rd, which facilitate movement between the various townships and ranges that divide this section of the Pecos River basin drainage.