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2017 Map of Jaritas Ranch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Canadian River carves a deep, winding course through this high-plains landscape, marking a significant geographic boundary where Colfax, Mora, and Harding counties meet. In the northern reaches, Jaritas Ranch and Jaritas Arroyo anchor the settlement history of the region, connected by Co RD C-35 to the broader cattle country. The terrain is defined by a series of dramatic breaks and side canyons, including the appropriately named Dog Canyon, Pup Canyon, and Lodge Canyon, which drop sharply toward the riverbed.

Protection of the prairie ecosystem is evident in the southern portion of the map within the Kiowa National Grassland. Here, seasonal water sources like Ocate Cr, Sauz Cr, and Gato Springs provide essential moisture in an otherwise arid environment. This map captures the complex topography where the plains meet the river canyons, revealing the remote ranching infrastructure and natural landmarks of northeastern New Mexico.