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2002 Map of Los Indios Canyon

Name: 2002 Topographic Map of Los Indios Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

The Jicarilla Apache Indian Reservation and Santa Fe National Forest meet along a complex boundary in this high-altitude landscape of northern New Mexico. The geography is defined by the Continental Divide, which snakes through the western edge of the quadrangle, influencing the drainage patterns of numerous named canyons. Central to the area's movement is the Stock Driveway, a long-standing corridor used for livestock transit that winds through the heart of Los Indios Canyon.

Modern industrial infrastructure is represented by a network of Oil Wells and a Pumping Station concentrated in the northern section, particularly near Cisneros Canyon. Water management is evident through various impoundments like Timber Lake, Tapia Tank, and Ojos Tank, which support both the local cattle operations and the diverse forest ecosystem. The transition from the reservation to the national forest reflects the multifaceted land use of this region, balancing ranching heritage with resource extraction.