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1979 Map of Negro Canyon

USGS Topo · Published 1984

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Hovenweep Nat Mon and the Cutthroat Castle Group Ruins anchor this 1970s survey of the high desert landscape in Montezuma County. The map details a complex network of drainage systems including Hovenweep Canyon, Negro Canyon, and Yellow Jacket Canyon, which carve through the prominent Cajon Mesa and McLean Basin. This area, significant for its archaeological heritage, shows a landscape primarily utilized for ranching and resource extraction. Evidence of local land use is seen in the numerous Corrals and a Gas Well situated among the mesas. A web of Jeep Trails provides the only access through the canyons of the San Juan River basin, connecting various Drill Holes and isolated Spring locations that were critical for survival and industry in this arid environment.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1979
Date Published1984
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 27.1 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain