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2010 Map of Sand Canyon

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Sand Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Armijo Spring and a series of high-desert windmills define this rural stretch of Cibola County, where the volcanic edge of The Malpais meets a complex system of drainage canyons. The landscape is marked by the deep incisions of Sand Canyon, Armijo Canyon, and Cebolla Canyon, which converge toward the southeast. These geographical features reflect a reliance on scarce water resources, evidenced by the distribution of named infrastructure such as the Indian Windmill and Cedar Windmill near the southern boundary.

Transportation through this arid terrain follows established canyon floors and plateaus via routes like Pie Town Rd and Homestead Canyon Rd. To the east, the rising elevations of Cebollita Mesa overlook Cebolla Creek, providing a stark contrast to the flatter stretches near Lobo Canyon in the north. This survey documents the intersection of essential ranching infrastructure with the natural topography of the New Mexico interior.