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2023 Map of Techado

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Techado sits at a crossroads of land and water in the high desert, straddling the county line between Cibola and Catron. This high-altitude landscape is defined by its series of deep drainages, including McQuery Canyon and Lathert Canyon, which channel seasonal water toward Techado Draw and Nations Draw. The terrain is punctuated by distinctive landforms such as Hogeye Mountain and Cerro Blanco, while Gobbler Knob marks a high point to the north.

Modern travelers and hikers follow the Continental Divide National Scenic Trl, which winds through the eastern portion of the map, passing near local roads like Maverick Dr and Angus Dr. Local history is anchored by Hogeye Spring, a vital water source in this arid environment. The map also traces various ranching-era infrastructure, with Hubbell Rd and several named draws like Single Mill Draw and Sonoreno Draw indicating the historical movement of livestock across this remote New Mexico territory.