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2010 Map of Wade Canyon

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Wade Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Canadian River cuts through the high desert landscape of San Miguel County, creating a winding riparian corridor defined by sharp bends and intersecting drainages. This arid region is marked by a network of ephemeral water sources and ranching infrastructure essential for land management. Named water catchments such as Elise Tank, Picket Pens Tank, and Lake Tank are distributed across the terrain, serving as vital collection points in an area where the Arroyo del Mesteño and Arroyo Alamocito provide intermittent flow toward the main river channel.

Prominent canyons including Wade Canyon, Costilla Canyon, and Four V Canyon define the local topography, offering shelter and varied elevations. Human presence is signified by functional landmarks such as Whiskey Windmill and Screw Windmill, which highlight the historical and ongoing importance of water extraction in this rural New Mexico environment. The map details a sparse road network that navigates around these natural landforms and technical improvements.