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2010 Map of Lindrith

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Lindrith serves as the central hub of this Rio Arriba County landscape, where the high desert terrain is defined by deep drainage systems and scattered high-altitude lakes. The local economy and infrastructure are grounded in the Lindrith Post Office and the Lindrith Airpark, reflecting the region's reliance on aerial and road connectivity. The topography is dominated by extensive canyon systems, including Gavilan Canyon, Oso Canyon, and the broad reaches of Cañada Larga.

Water is a vital but isolated resource in this arid environment, represented by named catchments such as Gavilan Lake, Bear Lake, and Monte Lake. The presence of Ojito Camp and a network of county roads, such as County Rd-402 and County Rd-395, indicates a landscape managed for ranching and resource access. This 2010 survey illustrates the modern footprint of a traditional New Mexico settlement, where large-scale geological features like Cañada Jacquez dictate the placement of human dwellings and transportation routes.