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2017 Map of Upper Nutria

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Upper Nutria and Lower Nutria anchor this portion of the Eastern Navajo Agency, situated where the high desert terrain meets the eastern reaches of the Cibola National Forest. The landscape is defined by the course of the Rio Nutria, which feeds the Nutria Diversion Reservoir and supports a network of vital water sources in an otherwise arid environment. Notable landmarks such as The Hogback and Oso Ridge provide dramatic vertical relief, while Mexican Hill and Red Mesa overlook the canyon systems that crisscross the quadrangle.

Evidence of human habitation and land management is visible through the network of Indian Service Routes, including Indian Svc Rte 5 and Indian Svc Rte 32. For those researching local history or genealogy, the presence of McGaffey Cem and Torreon Cem in the northeastern corner provides specific points of interest. The area’s hydrological history is documented through numerous named tanks and springs, such as Stinking Spring and Brennan Spring, which were essential for ranching and settlement in these high-altitude mesas.