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1989 Map of Indian Bluff
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1989 Map of Indian Bluff

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Indian Bluff stands as a prominent terrain feature in this 1980s landscape of southeastern New Mexico, where the availability of water dictated the patterns of ranching and settlement. The land is marked by an extensive network of drainages and named canyons, including Monument Canyon and Twin Butte Canyon, which converge toward the Rio Felix in the southern portion of the quadrangle. Human activity is concentrated around essential water sources such as Gressett Water Hole, Indian Bluff Water Hole, and numerous improved sites like Crooked Creek Well and Horse Canyon Well. The presence of the Kincaid Ranch and Twin Butte Camp reflects the region's enduring pastoral economy. A Gravel Pit near Walnut Draw indicates localized industrial activity amidst the vast system of ephemeral creeks and dry canyons.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1989
Date Published1989
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain