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2013 Map of Upper Nutria

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Rio Nutria flows through a landscape defined by significant elevation changes and deep geological formations in this 2013 survey of the Eastern Navajo Agency. The settlements of Upper Nutria and Lower Nutria are positioned near the Nutria Reservoir, where the Nutria Rd and Indian Service Route 26 provide primary access. The terrain is marked by prominent features like The Hogback and Oso Ridge, which rise above the surrounding canyons and draws.

Evidence of historical land use and community life is found in the northern reaches, particularly within the Cibola National Forest. Here, the McGaffey Lookout Tower stands as a sentinel over the high ground, while the Torreon Cem and McGaffey Cem indicate long-standing residency in this high-altitude environment. The map also detail various water sources critical for local ranching and life, such as Grasshopper Spring and Brennan Tank.