2020 Map of Kirtland SE

About this map

Ojo Amarillo Canyon cuts across the northeastern corner of this San Juan County landscape, providing a rare topographical focal point in a terrain defined by subtle drainage patterns and wide desert reaches. The hydrological network is centered on the Cottonwood Arroyo, which drains the western portion of the quadrangle. This 2020 edition reveals a sparse but deliberate infrastructure of local Bureau of Indian Affairs roads, such as N 4065 and N 4154, which follow the natural contours and section lines of the Public Land Survey System. The map documents the vast townships of t27n r14w and t28n r14w, illustrating the intersection of modern road management within the Shiprock Agency lands. For those tracing the evolution of Northwest New Mexico's land use, the placement of routes like N 4050 and N 4155 relative to the dry arroyos offers insight into the practical geography of the region.