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2017 Map of Newcomb

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Newcomb
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Newcomb stands as the central hub of this high-desert landscape in the San Juan County region of the Navajo Nation. The terrain is defined by the broad Tunicha Valley and the prominent rising form of Grey Mesa to the southwest. Water, while seasonal, has shaped the topography through an intricate network of drainages including the Peña Blanca Arroyo and Tse-nas-chii Wash.

Infrastructure in this 2017 edition reflects the importance of managed water and transportation in an arid environment, notably the Captain Tom Reservoir and its associated Captain Tom Wash. Numerous designated routes, such as Indian Svc Rte 5 and Indian Svc Rte 5004, crisscross the area, connecting remote landmarks like Sinks Spring and the landform known as Tse-ni-cha. The map illustrates the careful balance of modern roadway access within a traditional landscape of vast washes and valleys.