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1989 Map of Jug Canyon

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Jug Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

McClede Mountain and a complex network of arroyos dominate this Sierra County landscape, reflecting the arid conditions of south-central New Mexico. The drainage patterns are meticulously charted through features like Arroyo Jaralosa and Arroyo Cuervo, while named canyons including Parks Canyon, Tenaga Canyon, and the eponymous Jug Canyon reveal a deeply eroded topography. Human presence is sparse and tied to vital water sources, marked by several wells and a solitary Cem near North Well.

The reliance on subterranean water in this region is evident through the distribution of the Outlaw Well and Indian Well. Wide alluvial channels like Sikes Draw and Ricketson Draw cross the western flats, illustrating the seasonal water movement that defines the basin-and-range desert. The map captures an era of ranching and land management where isolated infrastructure and four-wheel-drive trails provide the primary access to these remote desert reaches.