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2023 Map of Sand Canyon

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Sand Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Cebolla Wilderness dominates this western New Mexico landscape, where the volcanic geology of the region is evident in the alignment of deep drainage systems and high plateaus. The topography is defined by significant landmarks like Cebollita Mesa and the winding course of Cebolla Creek, which cuts through Cebolla Canyon. This 2023 survey illustrates the modern intersection of protected wilderness areas and traditional ranching or travel routes, evidenced by names like Homestead Canyon and Armijo Canyon.

Transit through this high-elevation terrain is facilitated by a network of unimproved tracks and named paths such as the Lava Falls Trl and Lobo Canyon Trl. The presence of Armijo Spring highlights the critical importance of water sources in this arid environment. Roads like El Malpais Road and Pie Town Rd provide modern access points into a landscape otherwise marked by primitive canyon systems like Middle Canyon and Cedar Canyon.