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2023 Map of Twin Lakes

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Twin Lakes and Rock Springs anchor this high-desert landscape in McKinley County, where the terrain is defined by a series of prominent mesas and deep drainage washes. The settlement pattern reflects a modern rural New Mexico network, centered around the junction near Yah-ta-hey. The topography is marked by distinctively named landmarks such as Umbrella Butte, Gossip Hill, and the elevated Banana Ridge.

Hydrological features like Black Creek and Burned Death Wash illustrate the complex drainage systems of the Tohatchi Flats region. The local road system, including Jack Johnson Rd and Shundeen Rd, provides access across the arid stretches between Corn Burned Hill and Black Ridge Wash. This map documents the contemporary intersection of traditional land use and modern infrastructure in the western reach of the state.