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2020 Map of Piedra De La Aguila

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Piedra De La Aguila
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Piedra de la Aguila marks the high ground in this high-desert landscape of McKinley County, where the terrain is defined by a complex network of seasonal watercourses and lagunas. The drainage patterns are dominated by the Arroyo Leon system, including its north and south forks, which weave through the arid floor alongside named landmarks like Mesita Gato and Voght Draw. Several catchment basins or seasonal ponds, such as Laguna Trujillo, Laguna Huero, and Tinaja Lake, suggest the importance of water management in this sparsely settled region.

Canyons and draws carve deep into the plateau, visible in the dramatic topography of Cañon Largo and Banco del Encierro. The presence of Co Rd 19 at the northern edge provides the primary modern access point to this territory. This 2020 survey details the intricate natural landforms and traditional land divisions of the Public Land Survey System, including Chole Canyon and Cañon Chamiso near the southern boundary.