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2010 Map of Piedra De La Aguila

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Piedra De La Aguila
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Piedra de la Aguila and the surrounding high desert of McKinley County are defined by a complex network of ephemeral drainages and scattered livestock outposts. The landscape is carved by significant watercourses like Arroyo Techillas and the North Fork Arroyo Leon, which feed a series of small, isolated basins including Laguna Huero and Laguna Techillas.

Evidence of local land use and infrastructure appears in the form of the Railroad Dike and small ranching sites such as Voght Place and Rancho Feliz. Topographic landmarks like Mesita Gato and the deep incisions of Cañon Largo provide clear orientation in this arid terrain. The mapping reveals how water management and seasonal camps, such as the Four Corners Cow Camp, underpin the human presence in this part of northwestern New Mexico.