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2017 Map of Third Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Cibola National Forest encompasses the southern reaches of this landscape, where the high desert terrain transitions into a complex system of drainage and mesas. The central geography is dominated by Third Canyon Mesa, which separates the northern canyon networks from the southern plains and intermittent waterways. Water management is a critical component of this arid environment, evidenced by numerous man-made and natural catchments such as Oat Tank, Goat Tank, and Trinchera Lake.

The northern portion of the map is defined by deep incisions like Harrington Canyon and Cow Spring Canyon, while the Rio Salado cuts through the northeast corner. Development is sparse, with residential footprints appearing primarily in the northwest along Ponderosa Vista Blvd and Pine Knoll Way, contrasting with the more primitive tracks like Webster Rd and Forest Rd 6A that provide access to the timber and grazing lands of the national forest.