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2017 Map of Pajaro Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Gallinas Mountains dominate this high-desert terrain within the Cibola National Forest. Rising to prominent heights at Gallinas Peak and W Turkey Cone, the landscape is defined by its arid-land water management system of trick tanks and natural springs. This network of infrastructure, including Iron Mine Trick Tank, Federation Trick Tank, and Japanese Tank, illustrates the critical importance of water conservation for grazing and wildlife in the region.

Evidence of historical resource extraction and land use is found in labels like Sawmill Canyon and Iron Mine Trick Tank, suggesting the presence of early mountain industries. The topography is deeply incised by drainages such as Pajaro Canyon and Red Cloud Canyon, while transportation is limited to established routes like Pipeline Rd and several county roads that traverse the varying elevations between Lackey Point and the lower Sacate Draw.