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2010 Map of Sargent Ranch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Sargent Ranch anchors this high-desert landscape in the Eastern Navajo Agency, where the terrain is defined by a network of seasonal drainages and prominent mesas. The southern reach of the map is dominated by the geological transition of Chacra Mesa as it drops into the famed Chaco Canyon. This area's natural hydrology is traced by the winding courses of Chaco Wash, Gallo Wash, and Escavada Wash, which carve through the arid basin.

Modern land management and infrastructure are evident through features like Sleepy Grass Dam and a system of administrative roads including Indian Service Route 45E. The presence of Sheep Camp Canyon suggests a historical continuity of land use in this part of New Mexico, where traditional pastoral activities meet contemporary agency oversight. The map provides a detailed view of the remote access routes and water management systems vital to this desert environment.