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2013 Map of Pajaro Canyon

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Pajaro Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Cibola National Forest encompasses the vast majority of this high-altitude landscape, centered on the Gallinas Mountains. The survey provides a detailed view of the infrastructure supporting fire observation and livestock management, with Gallinas Lookout perched atop Gallinas Peak and a complex system of water catchments like the Turkey Cone Trick Tank and Iron-Mine Trick Tank scattered throughout the canyons. Settlement is sparse, represented by the Surrat Ranch in the west.

The topography is defined by deep drainage systems, including Pajaro Canyon, Red Cloud Canyon, and Largo Canyon. These canyons cut through the rugged uplands, providing natural corridors for forest roads like fr99 and Co RD a023. The presence of the Red Cloud Campground suggests the area's role in early 21st-century recreation, while several windmills, such as the Antelope Windmill, indicate the continued importance of ranching in this arid environment.