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1995 Map of Post Office Flat

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Post Office Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

The high plateau and canyon country of the Cibola National Forest define this mid-1990s survey, capturing a landscape where ranching history meets the rugged hydrology of the Zuni Mountains. Along the northwestern edge, Rice Park and the Wilcoxson Ranch mark the transition into the higher reaches of Bluewater Creek. The map provides specific evidence of early settlement through family-named sites such as the Serna Homestead and the community of Sawyer, located near the southern timberline.

Deep drainage systems including Diener Canyon and Ojo Redondo Canyon carve into Salitre Mesa, revealing a history of resource extraction at the Mirabel Mine and various prospects. This area, encompassing the Continental Divide and the Oso Ridge, shows the essential role of water sources in a high-elevation environment, with points like Ojitos Spring, Serna Spring, and Aqua Media serving as vital landmarks for those navigating the backcountry of the Cibola National Forest.