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2010 Map of Juan Largo Canyon East

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Juan Largo Canyon East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Corn Ranch and a series of vital water sources define this arid landscape in Lincoln County. The map details a high-desert environment where life revolves around the management of scarce water, evidenced by the strategic placement of Ingram Windmill, West Windmill, and South Windmill across the terrain. These landmarks serve as essential navigational and survival points within the drainage systems of Juan Largo Canyon and its smaller counterpart, Little Juan Largo Canyon.

The topography is etched by seasonal watercourses like Gallo Arroyo and Cowboy Draw, which have carved deep features such as Wildcat Canyon and South Canyon. Standing above these drainages, Gyp Hill provides a prominent geological anchor. This survey reflects the enduring ranching character of the region, where named windmills and individual homesteads like Lower Windmill represent the primary human imprint on the land.