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2017 Map of Nichols Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Gila River winds through the high desert of the New Mexico borderlands, cutting a deep path through the Gila Lower Box and White Rock Canyon. This landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, where the water's course is flanked by prominent features like Black Mtn and the sheer faces of Rimrock. The confluence with Blue Creek serves as a focal point for the drainage patterns that have shaped these canyons over millennia.

Cattle ranching and seasonal water management are evident in the presence of Mesa Tank and Nichols Spring, alongside remote access routes like Brown Ranch Rd. The survey meticulously documents the intersection of natural landmarks and administrative boundaries, tracing the Hidalgo Co Grant Co line across high ridges such as Deadman Ridge. This 2017 edition provides a clear record of the intricate canyon systems, including Corral Canyon and Davenport Canyon, before they descend into the river basin.