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2011 Map of Laguna Canoneros

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Laguna Canoneros
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Casa Fria serves as a central reference point in this high-desert landscape, where ephemeral water sources and high mesas dictate the pattern of human presence. The map reveals a network of temporary and permanent livestock camps, including Cuates Camp and Cañoneros Camp, which are essential hubs for ranching operations in this arid region of Cibola County. The drainage systems of Seboyeta Creek and Arroyo Cañoneros define the local topography, feeding into a series of named lagoons and tanks such as Laguna Cañoneros and John Nelson Tank.

Landmarks like Mesa Chivato and Cerro Aguila rise above the drainage basins, illustrating the volcanic and sedimentary history of the New Mexico terrain. Interestingly, the map also includes a local water feature named the Panama Canal, reflecting how water management names often borrow from grand engineering feats of the era. This survey provides a precise record of the land use patterns centered around seasonal water and livestock management near Rio Paguate.