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2017 Map of Palmer Mesa

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Palmer Mesa and the surrounding high desert terrain dominate this 2017 survey near the border of New Mexico and Colorado. The landscape is defined by a complex network of arroyos and canyons, including Salt Cr Wash and Eagle Nest Arroyo, which drain the arid plateau. Named landmarks like Monument Rocks, Popping Rock, and Thieving Rock suggest a topography rich in distinctive geological formations that have likely served as navigational waypoints for generations.

Transportation through this portion of the Shiprock Agency is facilitated by routes such as Indian Svc Rte 210 and Indsr 5031, which thread between the steep escarpments of Mesa Verde and Rocky Canyon. The presence of Sunshine Spring and Sunshine Spring Draw highlights the critical, scattered water sources that dictated land use in this environment. This map provides a clear record of the intersection between natural drainage patterns and the established Bureau of Indian Affairs road system.