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2017 Map of Sabinoso

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Ancon and Sanchez occupy a landscape deeply etched by the winding course of the Canadian River and its numerous tributary canyons. This 2017 topographic study highlights the complex drainage patterns of San Miguel County, where the terrain is dominated by high mesas and steep-walled features such as Cañon Largo and Cañon Sabinoso. The placement of the Cañon Largo Cem near the river underscores the historical relationship between these intermittent water sources and local settlement patterns.

Transportation through this high-desert environment is defined by improved local roads like Juniper Ridge Co Rd C55A and the varied canyon systems including Cañon Gardunos and Cañon Julian. Landmarks like Cerro del Miguel Antonio and La Botella serve as prominent navigational aids in a region where the Lagartija Cr joins the main river channel, shaping the agricultural and ranching potential of the valley floor.