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2013 Map of Jaritas Ranch

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Jaritas Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Jaritas Ranch serves as a lonely human outpost in this high plains landscape where Colfax, Mora, and Harding counties meet. The terrain is dramatically defined by the deep, winding course of the Canadian River, which carves through the mesa to create a series of sharp breaks and named side-canyons. These geological features, including Dog Canyon, Pup Canyon, and Early Canyon, offer a glimpse into the drainage patterns that have shaped this portion of northeastern New Mexico.

The presence of Gato Springs and the expansive Kiowa National Grassland highlights the area's importance for cattle ranching and conservation. While most of the map is dominated by natural drainages like Ocate Cr and Jaritas Arroyo, the remote Cross Canes Ranch Rd provides the primary land connection through the rugged river breaks. This survey illustrates how the township and range system overlays a landscape primarily dictated by water and canyon walls.