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2023 Map of Oak Spring

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Pinedale sits at the southern edge of this high-altitude landscape, where the Puerco River cuts across the lower terrain of McKinley County. The region is defined by a dense network of canyons and washes that drain the surrounding highlands, including the prominent Red Mesa Canyon and Black Mesa Canyon to the northwest. These geological features influence the local road network, with routes like Chestnut Rd and Rainbow Trl Rd navigating the complex topography between the mesas.

Water sources are central to the history of this arid environment, evidenced by named locations such as Oak Spring, Rock Spring, and the seasonal flow of Soft Water Wash. The presence of Coal Well Canyon suggests historical resource extraction in the area, while the network of Indian Service routes, such as Indsr 7029, reflects the infrastructure of the Navajo Nation. This map provides a clear record of contemporary land management and traditional place names in western New Mexico.