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2023 Map of Leavry Canyon

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Leavry Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Bassett Spring and the rugged drainage systems of the San Juan Basin define this part of Rio Arriba County. This high-altitude landscape is dominated by the deeply incised Leavry Canyon and the prominent Tapicito Ridge, which serves as a topographic divide between several dry washes and seasonal watercourses. The presence of Upper Leavry Pond and Lower Leavry Pond suggests a reliance on catchment points for livestock or local wildlife management in an otherwise arid environment.

Modern access is facilitated by Pounds Mill Rd and Co Rd 402, which navigate the complex network of canyons including Chico Canyon and Bear Canyon. The map details the Public Land Survey System grid, showing the township and range lines of the Jicarilla Apache territory vicinity. Seasonal water features like Red Lake and Tule Lake in the northern sections provide critical landmarks for those studying the hydrology and land use patterns of northwestern New Mexico.