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2013 Map of Johnson Park

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

High mesas and deeply etched drainage basins characterize this corner of Colfax County, where the topography transitions between broad tablelands and winding canyons. Johnson Mesa dominates the northeastern reaches, giving way to a series of distinctive landforms including Wilson Mesa, Flatiron Mesa, and the prominent Haycock Buttes. The settlement pattern is sparse, tied to the rugged terrain with small locations such as Johnson Park, Popejoy, and Burke situated among the draws.

Water management and natural drainage are central to the landscape, evidenced by Throttle Reservoir and the winding course of Una de Gato Cr. In the southern portion of the map, Troyburg Mesa stands above the path of Little Water Cr, while the southwestern corner is marked by Cedar Canyon and the Green Mountain Arroyo. The inclusion of NM-193 provides a point of modern transit through this complex network of canyons and mesas.