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2013 Map of Tse Bonita School

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Tse Bonita School
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Tse Bonita School and the small settlement at Black Hat anchor the southern edge of this landscape, situated along the corridor of NM-264. This 2013 survey of the New Mexico-Arizona borderlands reveals a geography defined by its drainage systems, where seasonal watercourses like Tse Bonita Wash and Black Springs Wash carve paths through the high terrain. The northern reaches are dominated by the southern extent of the Chuska Mountains, featuring prominent landmarks such as Slick Rock.

Evidence of the area's industrial history remains visible through the naming of local infrastructure and topography. Paths like Old Coal Mine Rd lead toward the northern plateaus, while Coal Mine Wash suggests the legacy of mineral extraction that once supported local communities. The map provides a clear view of the transition from these upland washes down to the flatter regions near Black Cr, tracing the modern road network including Indian Rte 54 and Cove Rd.