Ram Mesa stands as a prominent landmark in the southwestern portion of this McKinley County landscape, overlooking the drainages that feed into the Puerco River. The terrain is defined by a series of deep, named cuts including Deadman Canyon, Red Water Canyon, and Soft Water Canyon, which serve as primary conduits for seasonal runoff such as the Soft Water Wash. This 2017 survey illustrates the complex topography of the high desert, where water sources like Oak Spring and Rock Spring have historically dictated movement through the area.
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1886 · Wingate
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1892 · Wingate
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Gallup
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Gallup
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Gallup
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Gallup
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · Mariano Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Pinedale
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Church Rock
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Dalton Pass
USGS Topo · 1:24,000