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2020 Map of Twin Buttes

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Twin Buttes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The high desert landscape south of Gallup is defined by a series of prominent mesas and dry watercourses that reflect the arid geology of McKinley County. Dominating the northern terrain are the steep profiles of Torrivio Mesa and Twin Knoll Buttes, which overlook a network of ephemeral drainages including Twin Buttes Wash and Bread Springs Wash. The survey illustrates a transition from the developing outskirts of the city, marked by residential roads like Williams Acres Rd and Sierra Vista Dr, into the more open, traditional land divisions of the surrounding townships.

Further south, the map details the intricate topography of Remnant Mesa and the distinctive Red Rock Hill. The human geography of the area is represented by a mix of state, county, and service routes, such as Indian Svc Rte 7025 and the descriptively named Uprooted Tree Rd, which navigate the winding paths of the Salt Water Wash. This 2020 record provides a clear view of how modern transportation corridors interlace with the enduring natural landmarks of the New Mexico high country.