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2023 Map of Muniz Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Mesa Rica dominates the northern landscape of this region, serving as a high tableland where drainage systems like Aragon Creek and Oso Creek originate. The territory is defined by its watershed management, evidenced by numerous named water catchments such as Middle Tank, Horton Tank, and Muniz Tank. These features suggest a landscape primarily utilized for livestock and ranching, where reliable water access is critical for land use.

Crossing into the southern half of the map, the terrain descends into several prominent drainages, including Vigil Canyon and its namesake Muniz Canyon. The San Miguel Co Quay Co boundary cuts diagonally across the center, marking the administrative transition between these two New Mexico counties. Further south, the map details the winding course of Pajarito Creek as it passes near Ortega Canyon and Duwess Canyon, illustrating the complex erosional patterns of the local topography.