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2013 Map of Mud Creek

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Mud Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Yucca House Nat Mon anchors the southern portion of this landscape, preserving an ancient archaeological site within the broader Montezuma Valley. The map reveals a complex water management system vital to this arid region, featuring the Duncan Ditch, Ute Mountain Ditch, and Rocky Ford Ditch, which redirect water across the Aztec Divide.

To the north, the terrain is defined by dramatic erosion, including McElmo Canyon and Goodman Canyon, while Gifford Knoll stands as a prominent landmark. The presence of Majors Cem and the Cortez Municipal Airport illustrates the layering of historical burial grounds alongside modern infrastructure. Transport routes like Whiskey Rd and several numbered Indian Routes weave through the canyons and valley floors, connecting isolated springs like Mud Spring to the larger network of Montezuma County.