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2013 Map of Vanderwagen

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Vanderwagen serves as a primary point of reference in this corner of the Eastern Navajo Agency, situated along the corridor of NM-602. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of seasonal drainages, including Whitewater Arroyo, Dubois Wash, and Skeets Wash, which carve through the high-desert terrain. These natural features dictated the placement of small ranching outposts and settlements such as Rico Ranch, Olson, and the area of Two Wells.

A legacy of local travel is preserved in the naming of roads like Jones Ranch RD, Bread Spring RD, and Skeets RD, reflecting the families and destinations that shaped the local economy. In the northwest, the terrain drops off at Big Falls Canyon and Big Falls, providing a sharp contrast to the more open reaches near Hall. This 2013 survey provides a clear look at the intersection of traditional land use and modern infrastructure within McKinley County.