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2020 Map of McCartys

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of McCartys
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The high plateau landscape of western New Mexico is defined by the prominent Horace Mesa and McCarty Mesa, which overlook the valley of the Rio San Jose. This region, documented in 2020, reveals a settlement pattern focused along the historic transportation corridor of Hst Rte 66. The villages of McCartys Village and Anzac Village represent established communities with complex local road networks such as Pueblo Rd and Stockyard Rd.

Hydrological features are critical in this arid environment, with several reliable water sources including Lane Spring, Canipa Spring, and Conejo Spring tucked into canyons like Tafoya Canyon and Cañon De Conejo. The map highlights the transition from the irrigated valley floors to the expansive flat-topped landforms like Canipa Mesa, while a network of Indian Service Routes provides access to the surrounding terrain and residential areas.