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2023 Map of Ojo Hedionda

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Ojo Hedionda sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape in Santa Fe County, defined by a complex network of arroyos and ranching infrastructure. The terrain is dominated by drainage patterns that flow through Hub Canyon and across the White Bluffs, with seasonal water management evident in numerous named basins such as Coyote Tank, La Jara Tank, and Horse Shoe Tank. These features reflect the long-standing importance of water rights and livestock management in this arid region.

Evidence of historical settlement and land division is found in the vicinity of Creston and Puertacito de los Salado, where the Arroyo Puertacito de los Salado carves through the earth. The map traces the winding paths of rural thoroughfares like Zorro Ranch Rd and Pine Ranch Rd, which connect isolated landmarks like Cerro Pelon and Hub Spring. This survey provides a modern view of the enduring geographic boundaries and topographic shifts across the New Mexico high country.